Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022
Course Descriptions
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Accounting |
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ACG 101 - Accounting Principles I
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course in the theory and practice of accounting that covers the purpose of accounting, the accounting process, and the various types of ownership structure. Also covered are types of business, career opportunities in accounting, analyzing financial transactions, adjusting entries, accounting worksheets, financial statements, and the closing process. Computerized exercise problems are used to assist student understanding and proficiency. This course is only offered for fall enrollment.
Offered: Fall.
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ACG 111 - Accounting Principles II
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of theory and practice of accounting study began in ACG-101. Specialized accounting procedures for a service business and its environment, entrepreneurship, and small businesses are emphasized. Topics covered include the modified cash basis and combination journal, accounting for cash, payroll accounting, employee earnings and deductions, payroll accounting, employer taxes, and reports.
Prerequisites: ACG 101 .
Offered: Spring.
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ACG 112 - Income Tax I
Credits: 3
This is a practical approach to the income tax system involving preparation of individual tax returns using forms 1040EZ, 1040-A, and 1040. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of tax regulations/laws, tax schedules, worksheets and forms, and includes discussion of dependents, exemptions and allowable credits. The course is offered in the spring semester only.
Offered: Fall.
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ACG 113 - Accounting Applications
Credits: 3
This course uses practice sets and hypothetical businesses in the three basic forms of business-sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation-in order to stress the appropriate accounting applications for each type of business. The latest accounting software is used as well as workshops and seminars.
Prerequisites: ACG 111 and any computer course.
Offered: Spring
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ACG 114 - Spreadsheet Accounting I
Credits: 3
This is a tutorial and applications course using the Microsoft Excel software. This course is intended to reinforce accounting through the use of Excel spreadsheets. It is primarily a self-tutorial course that, in conjunction with Accounting I and II, teaches students how to produce graphs to support financial statements and other worksheets.
Offered: Occasionally.
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ACG 195 - Topics in Accounting
Credits: 1-3
These courses cover a variety of topics surrounding the emerging applications and technologies in the areas of bookkeeping and accounting. Different section numbers indicate different topics so the course may be repeated for credit with differing section numbers. These courses are offered according to need, interest, and demand.
Offered: Occasionally.
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ACG 201 - Payroll Accounting
Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop a well-rounded understanding of the payroll system used by all employers. The course concerns itself with all federal and state tax requirements, reporting forms such as the federal 940 and 941, depository requirements, and employee records resulting in a W-2 (Wage & Earning Statement).
Prerequisites: Third semester accounting or public administration students only.
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ACG 204 - Advanced Accounting I
Credits: 3
A continuation of ACG 111 Accounting Principles II , this course focuses on specialized accounting procedures for merchandising business and partnerships, accounts receivable, notes and interest, merchandise inventory, and long term assets.
Prerequisites: ACG 111 .
Offered: Fall.
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ACG 210 - Principles of Management
Credits: 3
This is an introductory management course that will motivate student develop a basic understanding of management, its practices and techniques. It will also focus on the theory and fundamental concepts of management including planning, organization, leadership and control. Student will also be familiar with different ideas and terminologies that will be helpful in many managerial situations for the class will review the evolution of management thought, function and practice, will stress present approaches and developing concept by means of emphasizing different cases of management.
Offered: Spring
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ACG 211 - Accounting Software Applications
Credits: 3
This course is intended to reinforce accounting concepts through the use of integrated computerized accounting software. It provides a self-paced, step-by-step environment in which students use it to create financial statements and other financial reports to strengthen the ideas they learn in their first year accounting courses and see how computer software can be used to make business decisions. It covers single proprietorship, partnership and corporations and whether it’s a general business, manufacturing, consulting, product-base, service-based, contractor, wholesale/ distribution, engineering, non-profit, retail, and professional services type of business.
Prerequisites: ACG 114 .
Offered: Spring
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ACG 212 - Introduction to Finance
Credits: 3
This an introductory finance course designed to make students understand the basic finance concepts. This course includes studies on firm’s financial goals and decisions to maximize shareholders’ wealth. The course stresses the understanding of finance theory and working knowledge of the financial environment in which the firm operates in order to develop appropriate financial strategies. It examines financial concepts and analytical techniques, financial performance, time value of money, measurement of risk and return, capital budgeting, capital structure, short-term financial planning, working capital management, and international finance.
Offered: Spring
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ACG 213 - Introduction to Fund Accounting
Credits: 3
As an overview of not-for-profit organizations (organizations exempt from the payment of taxes), this course covers the role of management, financial analysis, the current status of financial accounting and managerial control in not-for-profit organizations, budgetary analysis and controls, and budget preparations.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ACG 214 - Advanced Accounting II
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of ACG 204 Advanced Accounting I and covers accounting for corporations and manufacturing businesses, organization and capital stock, earnings and distribution bonds, the statement of cash flow, the indirect method, analysis of financial statements, departmental accounting, the job order cost system, and the worksheet and financial statement.
Prerequisites: ACG 204 .
Offered: Spring
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ACG 215 - Income Tax II
Credits: 3
This is a second year continuation of income tax preparation covered in ACG 112 Income Tax I . The course includes updating of new tax laws and regulations and practical tax preparation in the areas of corporations, partnerships, and not-for-profit organizations.
Prerequisites: ACG 112 .
Offered: Spring
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ACG 216 - Principles of Marketing
Credits: 3
An introductory course in marketing which covers the evolution of modern management toward a marketing-oriented view of business; emphasizing the fundamental principles of the “marketing concept”; and integrating concepts in relation to consumer needs, marketing information, product development, pricing, distribution, selling, advertising and promotion.
Offered: Fall.
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ACG 220 - Cost Accounting
Credits: 3
This course covers an analysis of cost data for goods and services for planning, controlling, and decision-making. Study of cost accounting emphasizes the concept of different costs for different purposes. The focus of study will be on cost accounting strategy and decision making process. It includes cost concepts and behavior, cost-volume-profit (break-even analysis, Relevant costs for decision making, cost estimation, job costing, activity-based costing, cost allocation, budgeting and variance analysis.
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ACG 225 - Managerial Accounting
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course that stresses accounting concepts and procedures related to generating and using accounting information for planning, control, and decision-making of business operations. Student will learn alternative methods of preparing managerial accounting information and examining how these methods are used by different companies to maximize economic profit.
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ACG 295 - Topics in Accounting
Credits: 1-3
These courses cover a variety of topics surrounding the emerging applications and technologies in the areas of bookkeeping and accounting. Different section numbers indicate different topics so the course may be repeated for credit with differing section numbers. These courses are offered according to need, interest, and demand.
Offered: Occasionally.
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Administrative Office Specialist |
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ADM 101 - Keyboarding & Formatting I
Credits: 3
Keyboarding competence is the goal of the course. This course will use state-of-the-art word-processing software to learn to prepare letters, memos, reports, and other computer-based documents used in today’s automated office environment.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ADM 105 - MS Excel Applications
Credits: 3
This is a hands-on course in using Microsoft Excel. Various aspects of spreadsheet applications will be covered.
Prerequisites: ADM 101 .
Offered: Fall.
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ADM 111 - Keyboarding & Formatting II
Credits: 3
Improved keyboarding competence is the goal of this course. Emphasis is placed on production of mail-able business letters, manuscripts, tables, business forms, and other correspondence on state-of-the-art equipment.
Prerequisites: ADM 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ADM 113 - Office Procedures
Credits: 3
Students will use supplemental materials to complete coursework in time management and stress reduction. The Office Procedures course will stress the following: the high-tech workplace, success behaviors, work ethics, diversity, office communications, meetings, conferences and travel.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ADM 114 - Business Mathematics and Calculators
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to working with the computer and 10-key calculator to do mathematical business processes using various formulas. Using the reach process, students will achieve speed and accuracy.
Prerequisites: Must be a second semester student before enrolling in this course or have permission from the instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ADM 115 - Records Management
Credits: 3
The students will apply rules for alphabetic, numeric, geographic, topical, and chronological filing by using individual names, business names, school government units, and other common organizational units in storing and retrieving documents. Computer applications will be introduced.
Offered: Fall.
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ADM 195 - Topics in Administrative Office Specialist
Credits: 1-3
Topics courses will address a variety of subjects in emerging areas of administrative professional skill development. Different section numbers indicate different topics so these courses may be repeated for credit if section numbers are different. Courses are offered according to need, interest, and demand.
Offered: Occasionally.
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ADM 201 - Advanced Document Formatting
Credits: 3
Keyboarding competence on state-of-the-art equipment is the goal. Students produce business letters using different sized letterheads, technical reports, graphic aids, and IRS and FICA forms. Creation of legal and medical forms will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: ADM 111 .
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ADM 202 - Office Communication
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to develop professional oral and written proficiency that will lead to career success. Students will develop an awareness of the complexity of the communication process through writing clear, concise business documents. They will learn to manage the mail and various means of transporting documents from one location to another. In addition, they will learn telephone skills and business etiquette, and learn to communicate interpersonally as well as in a group.
Offered: Fall.
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ADM 203 - Advertising & Public Relations Strategies
Credits: 3
This course will provide students with the knowledge of how to present a business to the public and will teach students about the tools available that will give business documents/publications a polished and professional appearance. Students will produce their own business cards and brochures, write a newsletter, and produce a publication that profiles the students at Navajo Technical University. These projects will create an understanding of the importance and usefulness of marketing as a strategy in the marketplace.
Offered: Spring.
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ADM 204 - Machine Transcription
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the concept of document processing by means of receiving dictation from a recording device. Transcribing, formatting, proof-reading, creating, editing, and printing are skills taught in the class.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ADM 205 - Office Management
Credits: 3
Students will be presented with an overview of the Total Quality Management Process. They will learn teambuilding and their role as administrative assistants within a team. Students will be introduced to a process-focused approach of achieving continuous, measurable improvement in the workplace through the use of the Navajo Nation Foundation of Education and the Shewhart Cycle used in the Total Quality Management Training. Finally, students will look at office design and its importance to the flow of work and production within the office environment.
Prerequisites: ADM 113 .
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ADM 208 - Office Accounting
Credits: 3
This course covers cash accounting including financial statements, trial balance, balance sheets, and income statements. Its focus is on sole proprietorship.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ADM 210 - MS Powerpoint Presentation Skills
Credits: 3
This course will offer the opportunity for the student to combine technology with public speaking skills for use in the business environment. Presentation Skills concentrates on oral communication and integration of computer technology into public presentations. Students will also learn about effective listening, group decision-making, and the impact of culture on communication. Culmination of the semester’s work will be a presentation made using PowerPoint software.
Prerequisites: ADM 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ADM 213 - Internship
Credits: 3
In the internship portion of this program, students will work a minimum of 150 hours at office-related, supervised worksites. The student trainee is paid by the cooperating firm and supervised jointly by NTU and the employer. Office practice procedures will be composed of several practice simulations such as receptionist, records clerk, secretary, and administrative assistant.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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ADM 295 - Topics in Administrative Office Specialist
Credits: 1-3
Topics courses will address a variety of subjects in emerging areas of administrative professional skill development. Different section numbers indicate different topics so these courses may be repeated for credit if section numbers are different. Courses are offered according to need, interest, and demand.
Offered: Occasionally.
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Advanced Manufacturing Technology |
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AMT 210 - Applied GD&T
Credits: 3
This course will provide in-depth understanding of all the essential principles underling the Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing methodology, as set forth in ASME Y14. 5. 2-1995. Adherence to this standard has been shown to provide the highest level of built-in quality of manufactured artifacts.
The course will include lectures on GD&T theory and practicum inspection lab exercises to reinforce the theory lectures.
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AMT 280 - Computer & Numerical Control of Machine Tools
Credits: 3
Students will be introduced to the operation of the CNC Mill through the use of the basic fundamental of “G” codes and “M” codes. Machine and tool set up will also be covered. As part of the class, students will make several small projects on the CNC machines available.
Prerequisites: IE 223 , ENGR 130 .
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AMT 311 - Laser Scanning Methods/ Techniques
Credits: 3
Students will learn the basics of laser scanning for digital manufacturing and inspection. Medium to long range scanners and close range high quality scanners will be used in the course. Students will gain hands-on experience in capturing digital data, registering scans and processing scans.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AMT 322 - Structure & Property of Materials
Credits: 3
The students will learn behavior of different engineering material under various conditions. Chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties of material will be investigated.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1115C .
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AMT 325 - Digital Inspection/Quality Control
Credits: 3
This course covers digital inspection utilizing computer-aided verification. Geometric dimensioning and tolerance control and basic size inspection will also be covered along with surface inspection and the basics of quality control.
Offered: Spring.
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AMT 370 - Robotics/Offline Programming
Credits: 3
This course will cover the basics of industrial robotics and how to develop offline programming through simulations. Applications of robots, programming of robots, robot axes and kinematics will be explored.
Offered: Spring.
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AMT 401 - Capstone I
Credits: 4
The main learning objective of this course is to provide hands-on training to students in discovering of potential research areas in the field of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Comparing and contrast the several existing solutions for the problems identified, formulate and propose a plan to create a solution for the research plan identified. Conduct the experiments as a team and interpret the results and report and present the findings of the work conducted. A project topic must be selected by the students in consultation with their faculty. The aim of the project work is to deepen comprehension of Advanced Manufacturing Technology principles by applying them to a new problem, which may be the design and fabrication of a device or component for a specific application.
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AMT 402 - Capstone II
Credits: 4
The main learning objective of this course is to explore the additive manufacturing (AM of polymers, metals, and ceramics, along with those for emerging materials (e. g. , nanocomposites and biomaterials). Gain hands-on experience with a variety of AM machines; use these machines to fabricate protypes, post-process the parts, and record the results and appreciate the applications of AM across industries, including aerospace/automotive, medical devices, energy, electronics, and consumer products. This will allow students to get trained on both desktop and industrial-grade 3 D printers for polymers and metals, addressing the full workflow from design to characterization and place AM in the context of the evolving manufacturing infrastructure, including advances in robotics, software, logistics, and digitization of data. This will also provide the students a comprehensive understanding of AM technology, its applications, and its implications both now and in the future.
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AMT 412 - Advanced Digital Inspection
Credits: 3
Course will provide both theoretical and practical concepts of combining digital information from an entire suite of manufacturing systems such as CAD design programs, CNC machine tools, laser and structured light scanners, CCD cameras, CMM and Touch probe systems with the goal of establishing a seamless once-though manufacturing process with dependable precision.
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AMT 415 - Simulation of Manufacturing Systems
Credits: 3
The objectives of this course are to provide the students with a strong working knowledge of computer aided methods of integrated manufacturing systems and computer simulation of individual sub-systems such as CNC machine tools in addition to high level integrated simulation of the complete production plant.
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AMT 430 - PLC Programing
Credits: 3
An introductory to Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), focusing on the underlying principles and requirements of discrete event control methods (Boolean logic as a basis for understanding how PLCs work. The course will also provide practical information and skills about installing, programming, and troubleshooting a PLC system.
Offered: Fall.
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Animal Science |
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ASC 100 - Introduction to Animal Science
Credits: 3
This course will provide the understanding of different livestock species such as cattle, sheep, horses, poultry, and swine. Topics will provide an overview of breeds, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and production. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
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ASC 200 - Animal Science Practicum
Credits: 2
This course introduces the processes on handling and safety working with different livestock species. Students will demonstrate care and techniques used in farm animal management, handling, and restraint for efficient animal production. A lab is included as a part of this course. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 100 .
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ASC 210 - Animal Science Career Development
Credits: 1
This course is designed to inform students about career planning and management interventions and to accommodate students at various levels of decidedness regarding their career aspirations. Lectures, small group activities, electronic media, computer-based career guidance systems, outside projects and readings are techniques used to deliver instruction. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 100 .
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ASC 220 - Comparative Anatomy of Animals
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide background in the anatomy of livestock species. The course covers the structure and function of each body system, including skeletal, muscular, circulatory, integumentary and respiratory. A lab is included as a part of this course. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 100 , BIOL 2110C , and CHEM 1217C .
Corequisite: : ASC 230 .
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ASC 230 - Comparative Physiology of Animals
Credits: 3
This course is designed to cover the principles of physiology and unique characteristics of domestic livestock species. Students must earn a C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 100 , BIOL 2110C , and CHEM 1217C .
Corequisite: : ASC 220 .
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ASC 320 - Animal Nutrition and Metabolism
Credits: 3
This course will cover the chemical composition of nutrients, biological reactions, and regulations in the metabolic pathways. Students will apply these concepts to growth and performance of animals of economic importance. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 200 , ASC 210 , and MATH 1220 .
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ASC 330 - Feeds and Feeding
Credits: 3
This course will cover the basic principles of feeding and management, feedstuffs, utilization of nutrients, formulating and balancing rations for domestic livestock species. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 220 , ASC 230 , ASC 320 and MATH 1220 .
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ASC 340 - Animal Reproduction and Lactation
Credits: 3
This course will cover the anatomy, physiology, function of the mammary gland of farm animals along with the problems that are caused by mastitis. This course will provide the understanding of the male and female reproductive systems, hormones, and the application of the principles of reproductive biology of livestock animals in production and management. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 220 and ASC 230 .
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ASC 400 - Sheep and Goat Production and Management
Credits: 4
This course will cover the aspects and approaches to manage and operate a sheep and goat operation. Topics will include but are not limited to handling, facilities, nutrition, anatomy, genetics, and physiology. A lab is included as part of this course. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 340 , ASC 320 , ASC 230 , and ASC 220 .
Corequisite: : ASC 330 .
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ASC 420 - Dairy Production and Management
Credits: 4
This course integrates principles of anatomy, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, housing, health, herd management, nutrient management and physiology related to the dairy industry. A lab is included as part of this course. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 340 , ASC 330 , ASC 320 , ASC 230 , and ASC 220 .
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ASC 440 - Swine Production and Management
Credits: 4
This course will examine the principles of modern pork production including: breeding systems, disease control, applied economics, housing, marketing, pork quality and pork nutrition. A lab is included as part of this course. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 340 , ASC 330 , ASC 320 , ASC 230 , and ASC 220 .
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ASC 460 - Beef Production and Management
Credits: 4
This course will cover the aspects and approaches to manage and operate a beef cattle operation. Topics will include but are not limited to handling, facilities, nutrition, anatomy, genetics, and physiology. A lab is included as part of this course. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 340 , ASC 330 , ASC 320 , ASC 230 , and ASC 220 .
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ASC 480 - Horse Production and Management
Credits: 4
This course will cover the aspects and approaches to manage and operate an equine operation. Topics will include but are not limited to handling, facilities, nutrition, anatomy, genetics, and physiology. A lab is included as part of this course. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 340 , ASC 330 , ASC 320 , ASC 230 , and ASC 220 .
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ASC 498 - Internship in Animal Science
Credits: 3
Internship will provide work experience in livestock production and management, agribusiness, or service organizations. Students will have to work a total of 320 hours to complete course along with a final paper written about the experiences gained from the internship. Students will need to earn a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level of the program.
Prerequisites: ASC 480 , ASC 460 , ASC 440 , ASC 420 , and ASC 400 .
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Art |
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ARTS 1110 - Arts and Design Survey
Credits: 3
An introduction to disciplines within Arts and Design encompassing two-dimensional, and three-dimensional studies. Projects will be based on a common conceptual theme for the semester. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of issues of aesthetics, innovation, critical interpretation and col1aboration central to arts and design studies. Discussions and assigned readings will provide a critical overview of historical and cross-cultural examples.
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ARTS 2996 - Special Topics
Credits: 1-3
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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Astronomy |
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ASTR 1010C - Introduction to Solar System Astronomy
Credits: 4
Astronomy 1010 provides a historical introduction to the science of astronomy, with an emphasis on the nature and evolution of models of the solar system. We spend time on the fundamentals of modern astronomy, including motion, forces, gravity, and the nature of light. We focus on the dynamics and physical properties of solar system objects, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. Finally, our study culminates with an investigation of the origin of the solar system. Additional topics may include recent advances in astronomical research and findings from current solar system exploration by automated spacecraft. Astronomy 1010 is a course designed for students having little or no background in astronomy or physics. The course focuses on interpretation of the nature of the solar system based on modern observational techniques and the properties of light and matter. The course includes laboratory activities (indoor and outdoor investigating the properties of the objects within our Solar System in addition to an analysis of Solar System phenomena. Topics include measuring the properties of Solar System objects (their sizes, distances, etc. ), analyzing their motions, developing an understanding of the observational effects of Earth’s own motion, and an introduction to the methods employed by astronomers to make new discoveries.
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00
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ASTR 1110C - Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
Credits: 4
Stars, galaxies, and the structure of the universe are explored in this descriptive course. Starting with a review of the fundamentals of astronomy, the course then moves on to the formation, evolution, and death of stars. The course then continues with the nature of galaxies, galaxy evolution, current concepts in cosmology, and the large scale structure of the universe. Astronomy 1110 is a course designed for students having little or no background in astronomy or physics. The course focuses on interpretation of the nature of the universe based on modern observational techniques and the properties of light and matter. The course includes laboratory experiments concerning the nature of light, laws of motion, an introduction to the internet and computer simulations of data taking and analysis similar to current research in astronomy
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AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Technology
Credits: 3
This course covers opportunities for employment, automotive technician responsibilities, and an overall view of the modern day automobile industry. Shop safety, tools, shop equipment, repair parts, and other accessories are topics covered in this course. The operation of a gasoline engine, various procedures for diagnostic analysis, and the repair of those engines will be performed.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 102 - Brake Systems
Credits: 4
The theory, diagnosis, and repair of disc and drum brakes is covered in this course. Mechanical and hydraulic theory and principles will be addressed, as well as brake resurfacing, precision measuring, overhauling, bleeding, and adjusting. Anti-lock brake system theory, diagnosis, repair, and scanning will also be learned.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 103 - Electrical and Electronic Systems
Credits: 4
This course teaches electrical theory, diagnosis, and repair as it pertains to automotive applications. Starting and charging systems, batteries, body electrical systems, engine compartment electrical systems, and accessories are some of the topics that will be covered.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 104 - Chassis, Suspension, and Steering
Credits: 4
This course teaches wheel alignment theory, diagnosis, and repair for both front- and rear- wheel drive vehicles. Some of the topics covered include suspension systems, tire and wheel analysis, shocks and struts, bushings, and manual and power steering components.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 111 - Drive Trains and Axles
Credits: 4
This course will cover the theory, diagnosis, and repair of various drive train components on front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Systems that include U-joints, C/V joints, drive lines, flywheels, clutches, manual transmissions, transaxles, differential ring and pinion, axles, and yokes are explained. Seals, bearings, and fluids are additional topics that will be taught.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 113 - Tune Up/Engine Performance
Credits: 4
This course will cover conventional and electronic gasoline engine tune-up procedures. Topics will include engine mechanics, fuel systems, ignition systems, and computer systems. Modern engine control system diagnostics and repair procedures pertinent to today’s automobile will also be covered.
Prerequisites: AUT 103 .
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 114 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Overhaul
Credits: 4
This course is a study of the operation, hydraulic principles, and related circuits of modern automatic transmission and transaxles. Topics include diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly procedures with emphasis on the use of special tools and proper repair techniques.
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AUT 195 - Topics in Automotive Technology
Credits: 1-3
These topics courses are designed to explore contemporary or emerging technologies in the automotive technology field. Content varies each semester so course may be repeated for credit with differing section numbers. These courses are offered according to interest, need, and demand.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 203 - Advanced Electrical and Electronics Systems
Credits: 4
This course is a continuation of AUT 103 and teaches advanced electrical theory, diagnosis, and repair. The course also offers more in-depth study of starting systems, charging systems, batteries, body electrical systems, engine compartment electrical systems, and accessories.
Prerequisites: AUT 103 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 212 - Heating/Air Conditioning Systems
Credits: 3
This course covers the theory, diagnosis, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems as they pertain to the automobile. Compressors, hoses, receiver driers, evaporators, condensers, expansion devices, heater cores, water pumps, thermostats, core plugs, fans, and belts are some of the components that will be covered. National standards for the safe and environmentally correct use of refrigerants will also be emphasized.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 213 - Advanced Engine Performance
Credits: 4
This course covers diagnostic procedures pertinent to today’s automobile. Some of the topics of instruction will include wiring diagrams, sensor diagnostics, check engine light diagnostics, engine analyzer diagnostics, scan tool diagnostics, electrical meter diagnostics, and other forms of modern automotive diagnostics.
Prerequisites: AUT 113 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 215 - Engine Repair
Credits: 4
This course teaches the theory and repair of all types of automotive engines and engine-related components. Engine blocks, intake and exhaust manifolds, cylinder heads, valve trains, pistons, connecting rods, and crank shafts are some of the topics that will be covered. Precision measurement, shop safety and good working habits will also be introduced to the student throughout the course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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AUT 286 - Practicum in Automotive Technology
Credits: 3
This course will consist of Hands-on assignments here at the Navajo Technical University Automotive Shop.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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BIOL 225 - Medical Writing
Credits: 3
This course is design to provide students with the means for communicating their scientific knowledge according to biomedical conventions. Topics covered include, the scientific method, developing a literature search strategy, reading and writing scientific papers, instructions for preparing a laboratory report or scientific paper, examples of good laboratory reports, poster presentations, oral presentations, word processing in Microsoft word, making graphs in Microsoft excel, preparing oral presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1110 and ENGL 1120 .
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 226 - Principles of Genetics
Credits: 4
This course is to enable students understand the fundamental terms and principles of genetics and its importance to society at large, especially the hereditary nature of traits that are fundamental to who and what we are. The fundamental concepts in genetics will be reviewed (cell types, units of heredity, alleles, phenotypes, DNA, RNA, gene locations in chromosomes, mitosis and meiosis, mutations). Topics to be covered include, chromosome and cellular reproduction, heredity, sex determination and sex-linked characteristics, pedigree analysis and genetic testing, linkage, recombination, and gene mapping, bacterial and viral genes, chromosomal variation, DNA and the chemical nature of the gene, RNA, the genetic code, regulation of gene expression, gene mutations and repair, molecular genetics and biotechnology, genomics and proteomics, organelle DNA, developmental genetics and immunogenetics, and also cancer, quantitative, evolutionary and population genetics.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2110C or BIOL 2120C or permission of the instructor.
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00
Offered: Fall.
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BIOL 302 - Cell Biology
Credits: 4
The purpose of the course is to enable students understand the cell as a microcosm that demonstrates all the themes that connect the concepts of biology. Topics to be covered include Microscopy and cell investigation, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell anatomy and physiology, endomembrane systems and their functions, cytoskeletons and function, extracellular matrix, membrane structure and function, passive and active membrane transport, cellular metabolism, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell communication, cell cycle and cell culture. Loss of cell cycle control and cancer will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2110C or BIOL 2120C or permission of the instructor.
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 400 - Model Organisms
Credits: 4
This course provides information on the simplest and most accessible systems in which the fundamental problems in biology are easily solved. The most important model organisms to study include, Escherichia coli and its phage, the T-phage and phage λ; baker’s yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae; the mustard-like weed, Arabidopsis thaliana; the nematode Caenorbabditis elegans; the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster; and the house mouse Mus musculus. The course will consider the principal features and advantages of each model system and the kind of experimental tools that are available for studying each organism, and some of the biological problems that have been studied in each case.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2310C , BIOL 302 , or permission of the instructor.
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 402 - Biology Research Project
Credits: 5
The biology research project is to provide students with the essential hands-on learning opportunities required for through understanding of biology experimentation. The projects to be approved by instructors must offer features that encourage students to think about how concepts apply to the problems at hand. By working on these projects, students are expected to appreciate the scientific method in general, and laboratory policies and procedures in particular. Students would be required to prepare oral presentations to appropriate classes as assigned by instructor.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2110C , BIOL 2120C , BIOL 2310C , BIOL 226 , BIOL 302 .
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 404 - Bioinformatics
Credits: 4
The course is designed to allow contemporary biologists familiarize themselves with several bioinformatics programs and databases that would enable them deal with numerous challenges posed by the genomic era. The course explains the basics of bioinformatics followed by discussion of current computational tools for solving biological research problems. Major themes in bioinformatics are covered, including biological databases, sequence alignment, gene and promoter prediction, molecular phylogenetics, structural bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2110C , BIOL 2120C , BIOL 226 , BIOL 302 , and CHM 471 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 405 - Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Credits: 3
This course is designed to acquaint students with the prevailing theory which underpins the genesis and treatment of cancer. Topics covered include broad insight into cancer, etiology of cancer, identification and histopathology of cancer, cancer cell immortality, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, apoptosis, angiogenesis, metastasis, and therapeutics.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2110C , BIOL 2120C ,BIOL 226 , BIOL 302 , and CHM 471 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 406 - Diabetes and Complications
Credits: 3
American Indians have higher morbidity and mortality rate from diabetes compared to other Americans. This disease is preventable to some degree, thus provoking culturally congruent intervention programs. The benefit to the community is enormous when interest is stirred on the outcomes of the disease. The historical and social context of diabetes will be discussed by focusing on its classification, diagnosis, epidemiology, and global burden. The normal and pathophysiology of diabetes will be explained followed by pathogenesis of types I and II diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance and metabolic disturbances. Various causes of diabetes and complications will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2110C , BIOL 2120C , and CHM 471 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 407 - Diagnostic Enzymology
Credits: 3
This course is aimed at contributing to students’ knowledge of the role of diagnostic enzymology in diagnosis of diseases at certain stages outside histological recognition. The course will begin with an introduction to enzymology and kinetics of enzymatic reactions, fundamental aspects of measurement of enzyme activities, basis of diagnostic enzymology, spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic measurements of reaction products, problems associated with sample used for assays, and the main types of samples for enzyme analysis, including urine, blood, and milk. Practical aspects involving measurement of enzyme reaction rates, special problems regarding the reliability of enzyme assays, and specific examples of the value of diagnostic enzymology using enzymes from the typical samples will be discussed.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2110C , BIOL 2120C , and CHM 471 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 408 - Nutrition and Obesity
Credits: 3
The aim of this course is to enhance the application of the knowledge of nutrition in selecting, combining, preparing, storing, serving, and modifying food to nurture the health of an individual. The course also examines the role of over-nutrition in obesity and disease. Topics would include the science of food, nutrition and health, major nutrients and vitamins, macro and micro-elements, water and electrolyte balance, interrelationship of nutrients, recommended daily allowances, cereals, pulses, nuts and oils, vegetables, fruits, milk and milk products, meat and fish, eggs, beverages, spices, and condiments, nutritive value of Indian/Navajo foods, food adulteration, exchange list, food poisoning and food borne infection, toxicants in food, food allergy, nutrition of normal infants, pre-school children, children, adolescents, old age and pregnant women. Nutrition, obesity and disease would also be discussed.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 409 - Molecular Biology
Credits: 4
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of molecular biology and its applications. It will cover a broad range of topics to show that molecular biology is applicable to human medicine and health, as well as veterinary medicine, evolution, agriculture, and other areas. The course begins by defining some basic concepts in genetics such as biochemical pathways, phenotypes and genotypes, chromosomes, and alleles. It will explain the characteristics of cells and organisms, DNA, RNA, and proteins. It will also describe genetic processes such as transcription, recombination and repair, regulation, and mutations. The topics on viruses and bacteria discuss their life cycle, diversity, reproduction, and gene transfer. Other topics covered include molecular evolution; the isolation, purification, detection, and hybridization of DNA; basic molecular cloning techniques; proteomics; and processes such as the polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, and gene expression screening. Up to date topics to be treated include genetic engineering, genomics, and related areas, and also treats topics in medical, agricultural, and social aspects of molecular biology.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2110C or BIOL 2120C or permission of the instructor.
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 410 - Ecology
Credits: 4
This course seeks to provide students with a basic understanding of ecology and its importance. The course will thus provide a basic synthesis of how individual organisms interact with their physical environment, and with each other, to generate the complex ecosystems we see around us. The unifying theme of the course is biodiversity-its patterns, causes, and the growing worldwide threats to it. Basic ecological principles will be presented using clearly described examples from the current ecological literature. Examples have been chosen carefully to represent as wide a range of ecosystems (terrestrial and aquatic, northern and southern hemisphere and life forms (animal, plant and microbe as possible. Particular attention is paid to consequences of global change on organisms, populations, ecological communities and ecosystems. The expected outcome is the presentation of a persuasive picture of how the Earth’s natural systems function, and how that functioning may change over the coming century if compliance in international climate change agreement fails.
Offered: Fall.
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BIOL 411 - Ethnobotany
Credits: 4
This course teaches ethnobotany as the study of the classification, use, and management of plants by people, and will draw on a range of disciplines, including natural and social sciences, to show how conservation of plants and of local knowledge about them can be achieved. It will also demonstrate how ethnobotany is critical to the growing importance of developing new crops and products such as drugs from traditional plants. The course will establish the basic introduction to the field, showing how botany, anthropology, ecology, economics and linguistics are all employed in the techniques and methods involved. It will explain data collection and hypothesis testing and will provide practical ideas on fieldwork ethics and the application of results to conservation and community development.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 412 - Developmental Biology
Credits: 4
The substance of this course on Developmental Biology embodies the breadth, the intellectual rigor, and the wonder of contemporary developmental biology. The course will introduce students to the field. It will integrate classical developmental biology with all the incredible advances that have been made in recent years. Students will be taught ”Integration” as the key theme in developmental biology. The mechanisms of transcriptional gene regulation and of aging, the data on amniotes limb development, the ways in which fertilization occurs, and the mechanisms of sex determination will each be integrated. Developmentally important genes will be ”integrated” into genetic regulatory networks. The course will also highlight the importance of genomics, genetic regulatory networks, and digital visualization techniques in this field. Cytoskeletal dynamics, which integrate the genetic regulatory genes with morphogenetic events, will stress the discussions of neural development and cell signaling. Enduring Features: An evolutionary context will show the revolutionary new discoveries of the horizontal transfer of enhancer-bearing transposable elements as well as the possible origins of multicellularity as a developmental response to bacteria.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 413 - Evolutionary Biology
Credits: 4
This course on evolutionary biology offers a wide range of original ideas, based on articles and reviews on evolution, in the broadest sense of that term. The topics to be discussed will range from anthropology and behavior to molecular biology and systematics. A broad spectrum of topics to be discussed will include such subjects as natural selection among replicating molecules in vitro, mate recognition and the reproductive behavior of Drosophila, molecular systematics of Crocodilian, evolution of the monocotyledons, and the communication network made possible among even distantly related genera of bacteria by plasmids and other transposable elements.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 1110C - General Biology
Credits: 4
This course introduces non-science majors to basic biological concepts including, but not limited to, the properties of life, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in High school Science/Biology or satisfactory placement score (IS 090 ).
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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BIOL 1310C - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Credits: 4
This introductory course is the first of two that covers the anatomy (structure and physiology (function of the human body, which includes the study of basic chemistry, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and terminology related to these concepts. Systems covered in this course include the integumentary, skeletal, muscle and nervous systems. This course is the first of two that introduces laboratory exercises in regards to human anatomy and physiology of the human body. This includes histological study, biochemical processes, mammal organ dissections, and the use of models to illustrate anatomical arrangement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in High school Science/Biology or satisfactory placement score (IS 090 or Permission of the instructor.
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00.
Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 1320C - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credits: 4
This introductory course is the second of two that covers the anatomy (structure and physiology (function of the human body including the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems as well as terminology related to these topics. This course is the second of two that introduces laboratory exercises in regards to human anatomy and physiology of the human body. This includes histological study, biochemical processes, mammal organ dissections, and the use of models to illustrate anatomical arrangement.
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in BIOL 1310C (Human Anatomy and Physiology I or permission of the instructor.
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00.
Offered: Fall.
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BIOL 2110C - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Credits: 4
This course introduces students to major topics in general biology. It focuses on the principles of structure and function of living things at the molecular, cellular and organismic levels of organization. Major topics included are introduction to the scientific process, chemistry of cells, organization of cells, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, DNA replication, transcription, and translation.
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00.
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BIOL 2120C - Cellular and Molecular Biology
Credits: 4
This course takes a detailed look at the principles of cellular biology with an emphasis on the structure, physiology, bioenergetics, cell division, and gene expression of microbe, plant, and animal cells. Major topics include the diversity of organic molecules and macromolecules, metabolism, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, DNA replication, and protein synthesis. Major modern research tools will also be explored. This course is intended for science majors.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2110C .
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00.
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BIOL 2130C - Introduction to Biochemistry
Credits: 4
This introductory course will explore the major themes of biochemistry including the structure and function of the major classes of molecules found in biological organisms, the basic strategies for biochemical pathway regulation, the chemistry and regulation of energy metabolism, and the molecular basis of genetic information transfer.
Prerequisites: BIOL 302 , or permission of the instructor.
Lab included.Lab fee: $125.00
Offered: Fall.
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BIOL 2310C - Microbiology
Credits: 4
Introduction to the basic principles of microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, host defenses and infectious diseases. The course will emphasize concepts related to the structure and function of microorganisms, including their mechanisms of metabolism and growth. Host parasite interactions will also be emphasized, including mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis and mechanisms of host defenses against infectious diseases. Lab will emphasize both the theory and hands on application of techniques used in a microbiology laboratory for the growth and identification of bacterial species. Students will learn microscopy skills and staining techniques for the observation of bacteria. Students will also learn aseptic techniques used for isolation of bacteria, inoculation of cultures, and interpretation of selective and differential growth media for the identification of bacterial species.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2110C or BIOL 2120C or permission of the instructor.
Lab fee: $125.00.
Offered: Fall.
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BIOL 2630C - General Botany
Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of plant biology and botanical science. Topics covered include plant biochemistry, plant and fungal cell biology, plant reproduction, plant morphology and anatomy, plant physiology, plant genetics, plant ecology, archaean, bacterial, protistan, fungal and plant evolution. Lab will include an introduction to laboratory techniques dealing with plant biochemistry, plant, bacterial, and fungal cell biology, plant reproduction, plant morphology and anatomy, plant physiology, plant genetics, and plant evolution.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in High school Science/Biology or satisfactory placement in NTU placement score (IS 090 ).
Lab Fee: $125.00.
Offered: Fall.
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BKG 101 - Professional Baking I
Credits: 8
The Professional Baking, I course provides students with the basic skills and knowledge for entry levels in baking in a professional environment. Instruction focuses on a maximum hands-on experience as well as theory and kitchen safety. Students will be involved in all aspects of baking preparations including breads, sweet breads, assorted pastries, cakes and cake decorating.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENG 098 or equivalent and MTH 113 or equivalent, or instructor approval.
Course Fee: $100. 00
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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