Technical Course Descriptons
MNT 1213 - Programmable Logic Controllers
Technical Hours: 3
This course covers use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in modern industrial settings as well as the operating principles of PLCs and practice in the accelerated programming, installation and maintenance of PLCs. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MNT 1224 - Fluid Power
Technical Hours: 4
Instruction in the basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics and the inspection, maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MNT 1233 - Electronic Motion Control
Technical Hours: 3
This course explains applications and operating procedures of solid state controls, reduced-voltage starters, and adjustable frequency drives as well as troubleshooting procedures. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MNT 1242 - Mechanical Power Transmission II
Technical Hours: 2
This course includes instruction and lab exercise related to V belt drives, chain drives, gear drives, and multiple shaft systems. Four hours laboratory. Two hours credit.
MNT 2114 - Mechatronics Programming I
Technical Hours: 4
This course provides a hands-on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in programming and sequencing mechatronics systems. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MNT 2123 - Fundamentals of Instrumentation
Technical Hours: 3
This course provides students with a general knowledge of instrumentation principles as they relate to the electrical industry. This course includes instruction in the basis of hydraulics and pneumatics and the use of electrical circuits in the instrumentation process. Two hours lecture. Tow hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MNT 2133 - Mechatronics Troubleshooting and Repair
Technical Hours: 3
This course provides a hands-on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in troubleshooting complex mechatronics systems. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MNT 2214 - Mechatronics Process Control
Technical Hours: 4
A study of the instruments and instrument systems used in chemical processing including terminology, primary variables, symbols, and control loops. Two hours lecture. Fours hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MNT 2224 - Mechatronics Programming II
Technical Hours: 4
This course provides a hands-on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in advanced programming and network integration of mechatronic systems. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MNT 2234 - Mechatronics Special Project
Technical Hours: 4
This course provides practical application of skills and knowledge gained in their Mechatronics Technician program of study. The instructor works closely with the student to ensure the selection of a project will enhance the student\'s learning experience. Eight hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MNT 2314 - Maintenance Welding and Metals
Technical Hours: 4
This course includes different metals and their properties and in basic SMAW welding and oxy-fuel cutting and brazing. One hour lecture. Six hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MNT 2324 - Power Tools, Machining, and Materials
Technical Hours: 4
This course is designed to provide fundamental skills associated with all mechanical maintenance courses. This course includes safety, powered hand and stationary tools, use of a calculator, test equipment familiarization and terminology. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MNT 2333 - Computer Aided Design I
Technical Hours: 3
This course is designed to develop basic operating system and drafting skills on CAD. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MNT 2344 - CNC/Computer Assisted Manufacturing
Technical Hours: 4
An introduction of computer numerical control (CNC) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques and practices. Includes the use of the Cartesian coordinate system, programming codes and command, and tooling requirements for CNC/CAM machines. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MNT 2354 - Preventative Maintenance
Technical Hours: 4
This course includes four major performance domains that are aligned to the Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional Certification. Domains include maintenance practices, preventive and predictive maintenance and analysis, and corrective maintenance. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MNT 2364 - Industry 4.0 with Data Acquisition
Technical Hours: 4
This is a course to introduce and explain Industry 4.0 with data acquisition. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MNT 2373 - Servo Control Systems
Technical Hours: 3
This course is designed to teach servo components; velocity servos; positional servos; force, pressure, and torque servos; servo amplifiers; programmers; and servo analysis. Emphasis placed on servo trim and maintenance and the applications of servo systems. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MNT 2384 - Mechatronics Robotics
Technical Hours: 4
This course provides a hands-on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in programming and troubleshooting robotic systems. Tow hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MST 1114 - Power Machinery I
Technical Hours: 4
MST 1114 - Power Machinery I.
A course in the operation of power machinery. Includes instruction and practice in the safe operation of lathes, drill presses, and vertical mills. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MST 1124 - Power Machinery II
Technical Hours: 4
MST 1124 - Power Machinery II (Prerequisite: MST 1114).
A continuation of Power Machinery I with emphasis on more advanced applications of lathes, mills, shapers, and precision grinders. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MST 1233 - Basic Shop Math
Technical Hours: 3
MST 1233 - Basic Shop Math.
A basic unit of instruction for machine trade occupations, problem solving of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, averages, ratio, and proportion. Trade formulas in applied geometry and trigonometry. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
MST 1313 - Machine Tool Mathematics
Technical Hours: 3
MST 1313 - Machine Tool Mathematics.
An applied mathematics course designed for machinists. Includes instruction and practice in algebraic and trigonometric operations essential for successful machining. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MST 1413 - Blueprint Reading
Technical Hours: 3
MST 1413 - Blueprint Reading.
A course in blueprint reading designed for machinists. Includes instruction and practice in reading industrial blueprints. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MST 1423 - Advanced Blueprint Reading
Technical Hours: 3
MST 1423 - Advanced Blueprint Reading (Prerequisite: MST 1413).
A continuation of Blueprint Reading with emphasis on advanced feature of technical prints. Includes instruction on the identification of various projections and views and on different assembly components. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MST 1613 - Precision Layout
Technical Hours: 3
MST 1613 - Precision Layout.
An introduction to the concepts and practice of precision layout for machining operations. Includes instruction and practice in the use of layout instruments. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MST 2134 - Power Machinery III
Technical Hours: 4
MST 2134 - Power Machinery III (Prerequisite: MST 1124).
A continuation of the Power Machinery II course with emphasis on advanced applications of the engine lathe, milling machine, and grinding machine. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MST 2144 - Power Machinery IV
Technical Hours: 4
MST 2144 - Power Machinery IV (Prerequisite: MST 2135).
A continuation of Power Machinery III with emphasis on highly advanced operations of the radial arm drill, milling machine, engine lathe, and precision grinder. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MST 2714 - Computer Numerical Control Operations I
Technical Hours: 4
MST 2714 - Computer Numerical Control Operations I.
An introduction to the application of computer numerical control (CNC) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques and practices. Includes instruction and practice related to the use of the Cartesian coordinate system programming codes and commands and tooling requirement for NC/CAM machines. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MST 2724 - Computer Numerical Control Operations II
Technical Hours: 4
MST 2724 - Computer Numerical Control Operations II (Pre/Co-requisite: MST 2714).
A continuation of Computer Numerical Control Operations I. Includes instruction in writing and editing CNC programs, machine setup and operation, and use of CAM equipment to program and operate CNC machines. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
MST 2813 - Metallurgy
Technical Hours: 3
MST 2813 - Metallurgy.
An introduction to the concepts of metallurgy. Includes instruction and practice in metal identification, heat treatment, and hardness testing. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
MST 2911 - Special Problem in Machine Tool Technology
Technical Hours: 1
MST 2911 - Special Problem in Machine Tool Technology.
A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other Machine Tool related courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student's learning experience. Two hours laboratory. One hour credit.
MST 2912 - Special Problem in Machine Tool Technology
Technical Hours: 2
MST 2912 - Special Problem in Machine Tool Technology.
A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other Machine Tool related courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student's learning experience. Four hours laboratory. Two hours credit.
MST 2913 - Special Problem in Machine Tool Technology
Technical Hours: 3
MST 2913 - Special Problem in Machine Tool Technology.
A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other Machine Tool related courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student's learning experience. Six hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
NUR 1116 - Nursing Theory I
Technical Hours: 6
NUR 1116 - Nursing Theory I (Prerequisites: BIO 2514 & 2524, BIO 2924, & FCS 1253/BIO 1613).
Foundation for all subsequent nursing courses. Introduces the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Holmes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program. Emphasis is placed on normal, basic needs, physical assessment, nursing process, as well as laboratory experiences and drug calculations. Correlates with NUR 1119. Five hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit.
NUR 1119 - Nursing I
Technical Hours: 9
NUR 1119 - Nursing I. (Prerequisites: BIO 2514 & 2524, BIO 2924, & FCS 1253/BIO 1613).
Foundation for all subsequent nursing courses. Introduction to nursing and to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Holmes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program. Emphasis is placed on normal, basic human needs. Fundamental nursing skills are taught and practiced in the learning laboratory and applied in clinical settings. Introduction to pharmacology and to the calculation of dosages and solutions is included. Five hours lecture. Twelve hours laboratory. Nine hours credit.
NUR 1211 - Health Issues I
Technical Hours: 1
NUR 1211 - Health Issues I.
This course will provide the student an opportunity for in-depth study of current health issues and the impact they have on health care delivery as a whole and the person as an individual. This course will also review relevant content specific to the students' needs. One hour lecture. One hour credit.
NUR 1221 - Health Issues II
Technical Hours: 1
NUR 1221 - Health Issues II.
This course will provide the student an opportunity for in-depth study of current health issues and the impact they have on health care delivery as a whole and the person as an individual. This course will also review relevant content specific to the students' needs. One hour lecture. One hour credit.
NUR 1226 - Nursing II Theory
Technical Hours: 6
NUR 1226 - Nursing II Theory (Prerequisite: NUR 1116 or 1119, ENG
1113, PSY 1513. Pre/Co-requisite: EPY/PSY 2533).
This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Basic foundational Medical-Surgical concepts and competencies are introduced. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical- Surgical concepts will be introduced as well. Venipuncture, intravenous/ blood therapy and administration and selected clinical experiences will be included. Five hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit.
NUR 1229 - Nursing II
Technical Hours: 9
NUR 1229 - Nursing II. (Prerequisite: NUR 1116 or 1119, ENG 1113, PSY 1513, Pre/Co-requisite: EPY/PSY 2533).
This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Basic foundational Medical-Surgical concepts and competencies are introduced. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical-Surgical concepts will be introduced as well. Selected laboratory and clinical experiences will be included. The primary clinical focus will be in medical-surgical institutional settings with selected community-based pediatric, obstetric, psychiatric and/or geriatric patients. Six hours lecture. Nine hours laboratory. Nine hours credit.
NUR 1316 - Nursing Transitions I
Technical Hours: 6
NUR 1316 - Nursing Transitions I (Prerequisites: BIO 2514 & 2524, BIO 2924, FCS 1253/BIO 1613, ENG 1113, PSY 1513, EPY/PSY 2533).
A transitional course designed to assist the LPN in mastering the first semester of the first year ADN objectives and serves as a partial basis for entry into the sophomore nursing courses. It includes content on the registered nurse role and functions that was not a part of the student's LPN education as well as fundamental skills in the areas of physical assessment, nursing process, and drug calculations. Five hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit.
NUR 1326 - Nursing Transitions II
Technical Hours: 6
NUR 1326 - Nursing Transitions II (Prerequisites: NUR 1316).
A transitional course designed to assist the LPN in mastering the second semester of the first year ADN objectives and serves as partial basis for entry into the sophomore courses. It includes basic foundational Medical-Surgical concepts and competencies that are introduced in Nursing II. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical-Surgical concepts will be introduced as well. Venipuncture, intravenous/blood therapy and administration, and selected clinical experiences will be included. Five hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit.
NUR 1413 - Nursing Externship
Technical Hours: 3
NUR 1413 - Nursing Externship (Prerequisite: NUR 1229 or 1226).
This nursing elective course provides the learner with additional opportunity to practice learned skills repetitively, enhance interpersonal skills, and develop organizational skills. The student receives guidance, supervision, and evaluation from a registered nurse preceptor in conjunction with nursing faculty. 270 contact hours per semester. Three hours credit.
NUR 2119 - Nursing III
Technical Hours: 9
NUR 2119 - Nursing III (Prerequisites: NUR 1116 & 1226 or 1119 & 1229 or 1316 & 1326; Pre/Co-requisite Humanities or Fine Arts Elective).
This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Medical-Surgical concepts and competencies introduced in Nursing II are reinforced and applied as a building block for more complex content. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical-Surgical concepts will be taught as well. Selected laboratory and clinical experiences will be included. The primary clinical focus will be in adult medical-surgical institutional settings with more complex pediatric, obstetric, and psychiatric experiences when available. Six hours lecture. Nine hours laboratory. Nine hours credit.
NUR 2211 - Health Issues III
Technical Hours: 1
NUR 2211 - Health Issues III.
This course will provide the student an opportunity for in-depth study of current health issues and the impact they have on health care delivery as a whole and the person as an individual. This course will also review relevant content specific to the students' needs. One hour lecture. One hour credit.
NUR 2221 - Health Issues IV
Technical Hours: 1
NUR 2221 - Health Issues IV.
This course will provide the student an opportunity for in-depth study of current health issues and the impact they have on health care delivery as a whole and the person as an individual. This course will also review relevant content specific to the students' needs. One hour lecture. One hour credit.
NUR 2239 - Nursing IV
Technical Hours: 9
NUR 2239 - Nursing IV (Prerequisite: NUR 2119; Co-requisite: NUR 2243).
This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Medical-Surgical and Psychiatric concepts and competencies in Nursing III are reinforced and applied with more complexity. Pharmacology content associated with these concepts will be taught as well. Selected laboratory and clinical experiences will be included. The primary clinical focus will be in adult medical-surgical and psychiatric institutional settings with emphasis on more complex and critically ill populations. Leadership and management skills will also be integrated into nursing care experiences. Five hours lecture. Twelve hours laboratory. Nine hours credit.
NUR 2243 - Management of Nursing Care
Technical Hours: 3
NUR 2243 - Management of Nursing Care (Prerequisite: NUR 2119; Co-requisite: NUR 2239).
This course is designed to integrate basic principles of management and leadership in patient care settings to assist the student in functioning as an associate degree nurse. Emphasis will be placed on NCLEX preparation to assist the student in being successful in obtaining licensure as a registered nurse. Concepts of professionalism and personal growth will also be emphasized with assigned projects and community service hours obtained throughout the program. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
OTA 1113 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy
Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1113 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy.
This intake course is an introduction to the field of occupational therapy including history, role orientation, professional organizational structure, legal and ethical implications, legislation, specific practice arenas, and the process of service delivery. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
OTA 1121 - Medical Terminology
Technical Hours: 1
OTA 1121 - Medical Terminology.
This intake course is a study of medical language relating to body systems including diseases, physical conditions, abbreviations, and symbols as applied to occupational therapy. Professional language for occupational therapy will be included. One hour lecture. One hour credit.
OTA 1132 - Therapeutic Anatomy
Technical Hours: 2
OTA 1132 - Therapeutic Anatomy.
This intake course will focus upon the structures of the human body and their respective functions. Emphasis will be placed upon the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit.
