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ACCT 090 Introduction to Accounting 3 Credits
Prerequisites: None. Introduces the basic principles of accounting as utilized in a variety of office settings. Includes the principles of debit and
credit, double-entry bookkeeping, use of journals, and analyzing transactions. Uses of ledgers, posting procedures, petty cash, banking
procedures, payroll, depreciation, work sheets, balance sheets, and income statements are covered as well.
AVIM 106 Advanced Material Drilling, Sealing, and Electrical Bonding 3 Credits
Prerequisites: AVIM 101. This course content focuses on proper drilling techniques utilized with composite and titanium materials. Students will
demonstrate competency in sealing structures and electrical bonding component techniques.
Although AVIT 202, is not a prerequisite to begin this course, the student must possess a passing score on the Instrument Pilot Knowledge Test,
which is the result of AVIT 202, before one can take the Instrument Pilot Practical Test in order to receive the Instrument Pilot License.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will meet the training requirements and demonstrate proficiency that meets or exceeds
the standard of performance outlined in the current FAA Instrument Pilot Practical Test Standards.
AVIT 246 Aircraft Hydraulic and Landing Gear Systems 4.5 Credits
Prerequisites: AVIT 142, AVIT 145, AVIT 146, AVIT 148. Present the theory and practical application of aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems
as it relates to landing gear. Wing de-ice, and environmental systems is also covered. Introduces the student to safely putting an aircraft on jack
stands for service. Also covers the inspection, service and repair of landing gear and retraction systems, shocks, struts, brakes, wheels, tires and
steering systems. In addition student will learn to inspect, troubleshoot and service landing gear position and indicating warning systems.
BIOT 216 Risk Management for Drugs and Medical Devices 3 Credits
Prerequisite: BIOT 101 or Program Advisor Approval. This course provides a basic introduction to risk management strategy application of best
practices and risk management for both the drug and medical device industry. This course is designed to provide students with an overall
understanding of this growing discipline to improve patient safety and the regulatory mandates and laws.
CATX 101 Physical Principles, Clinical Applications and Quality Control I 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Advisor Approval. Provides comphrehensive coverage of the physical principles of Computed Tomography (CT) and how it relates to
the clinical applications for both adults and children. This class introduces the foundation for the practice of CT scanning. This class will also cover
radiation dose and quality control.
CPTR 220 Health Screening and Exercise Program Design Across Populations 3 Credits
P rerequisites: APHY 102, CPTR 212, and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Co-Requisites: CPTR 212, APHY 102, and Basic Life Support
for Healthcare Providers. Health screening, fitness assessment/evaluation, and exercise programming will be the primary focus of this course.
This course will introduce basic program design concepts and rationale for a healthy adult or exercise professional to implement in their exercise
regimen that puts an emphasis on cardiovascular training, strength training, flexibility training, and balance. Students will learn techniques to
motivate their clients along with the obligations that surround their professional scope of practice. Finally, the course will help qualify students
to sit for and pass the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer exam.
CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems TransferIN 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 083 and ENGL 093 or ENGL
095. An introductory and fundamental course that covers the purposes, functions, and history of the three primary parts of the criminal justice
system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This course further explores the interrelationships and responsibilities of these three primary
elements of the criminal justice system.
DBMS 120 Database Server Installation and the Virtual Environment 3 Credits
Prerequisites: DBMS 110 and ITSP 135. Corequisites: DBMS 110 and ITSP 135. Introduces students to terminology, concepts, theory, and practice
of installing, implementing, and maintaining a database server. Discussion will include the relationships between network servers and database
servers. Students will explore server virtualization and using data servers in virtual environments. Students will be introduced to database and
database server security concepts.
DBMS 181-194 Special Topics in Database Management and Administration 1-3 Credits
Prerequisites: Program Advisor Approval. Discusses topics of current interest in introductory database management and administration with
emphasis on the application of information technology skills during lab time. Identifies and offers various special topics during each term under
this course number.
DBMS 231 Workforce Preparation: Designing Database Solution for SQL Server Certification 1 Credits
Prerequisites: DBMS 230. Corequisites: DBMS 230. The workforce preparation course is focused on the Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server
certification. Students can use this course as preparation leading to the certification or keeping the certification up to date. The preparation is
designed to be a continued validation of one’s expertise and a tool to expand one’s skillset. Preparation includes practice tests and assignments
based on the certification exam. Students are required to demonstrate course objectives through the appropriate certification exam preparation
materials and completion of the appropriate certification exam at the end of the course. The fee for the certification exam is assessed upon
enrollment in the course.
DBMS 256 Workforce Preparation Oracle Application Express: Developing Web Applications Certification 1 Credits
Prerequisites: DBMS 255. Corequisites: DBMS 255. The workforce preparation course is focused on the Oracle Application Express: Developing
Web Applications Certification. Students can use this course as preparation leading to the certification or keeping the certification up to date. The
preparation is designed to be a continued validation of one’s expertise and a tool to expand one’s skillset. Preparation includes practice tests and
assignments based on the certification exam. Students are required to demonstrate course objectives through the appropriate certification exam
preparation materials and completion of the appropriate certification exam at the end of the course. The fee for the certification exam is assessed
upon enrollment in the course.
DBMS 281-294 Advanced Special Topics in Database Management and Administration 1-3 Credits
Prerequisites: Program Advisor Approval. Discusses topics of current interest in database management and administration with emphasis on the
application of information technology skills during lab time. Identifies and offers various special topics during each term under this course number.
DENT 128 Coronal Polishing and Caries Prevention for the Dental Assistant 1 Credit
Prerequisites: DENT 102, DENT 115, DENT 122, DENT 123, DENT 124, DENT 125. This course will cover the didactic, laboratory and clinical aspects
of coronal polishing utilizing a rubber cup and an occlusal bristle brush on a slow speed motor and the topical application of medicaments for
caries prevention. Concepts will include the theory of selective polishing and guidelines for fluoride application. The ethical theory of appropriate
patient treatment will be presented and discussed.
EDSN 221 Kitchen and Bath Systems and Project Management 3 Credits
Prerequisites: EDSN 107 and EDSN 103. A study of kitchen and bath systems including lighting systems, mechanical systems and HVAC. Presents
an overview of project and construction management, including ethical business practices, the NKBA Standards of Conduct, Common Business
contracts and NKBA business tools and forms.
EDUC 234 Literacy Development for Adolescents in the Content Area 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree. This course examines adolescent literature and scientifically-based resources for middle/high school student.
This course not only focuses on the traditional aspects of literacy but also examines other genres of literature and technical sources for the specific
content areas. The benefits and rewards to literature will be discussed – enjoyment, aesthetics, comprehension strategies, imagination, cognition,
language, multicultural integration, as well as, the development of the love of reading. Students will also be introduced to literature awarded
with the Newbery Award and Printz Award distinctions.
EDUC 240 Introduction to Physical and Health Education for Elementary Teachers 3 Credits
Prerequisites: EDUC 101 or EDUC 102. This course provides the elementary education major with a foundation in physical and health education.
Knowledge and skills for planning and implementing health and physical education curriculum to promote physical fitness and healthy living for
children Pre-K through 6th grade will be covered in the course. An observational experience is required for successful completion of this course.
ESOL 043 English for Speakers of Other Languages – Reading III 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment on the ESL COMPASS or successful completion of the previous level
course with a “C” or better and ESOL Advisor Approval. Stresses comprehension skills and reading strategies with academic materials. Focuses
on vocabulary expansion, transitional development, and critical analysis of academic writing. Provides practice in increased reading proficiency.
ESOL 073 English for Speakers of Other Languages – Writing III 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment on the ESL COMPASS or successful completion of the previous level
course with a “C” or better and ESOL Advisor Approval. Focuses on techniques of written communication for the analysis and elaboration of
academic material through paragraph and essay writing. Emphasizes the strategies of the writing process through rhetorical modes of
composition for varied purposes. Stresses the extended use of syntax and structure for thoroughly coherent expression.
ESOL 081 Beginning Academic English for Speakers of Other Languages 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate ESOL assessment and ESOL Advisor Approval. Develops basic skills in English using
texts on subjects relating to life skills and cultural values. The holistic approach of teaching/learning will be applied so that students develop
basic Academic English skills in listening/speaking, reading, and grammar.
ESOL 082 Intermediate Academic English for Speakers of Other Languages 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate ESOL assessment or successful completion of the previous level course with a “C”
or better and ESOL Advisor Approval. Develops intermediate level skills of academic English using texts on subjects relating to life skills and
cultural values. The holistic approach of teaching/learning will be applied so that students develop intermediate level skills of academic English
in listening/speaking, reading, and grammar.
ESOL 083 Advanced Academic English for Speakers of Other Languages 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate ESOL assessment or successful completion of the previous level course with a
“C” or better and ESOL Advisor Approval. Develops advanced level skills of academic English using texts on subjects relating to life skills and
cultural values. The holistic approach of teaching/learning will be applied so that students develop advanced level skills of academic English
in listening/speaking, reading, and grammar.
HIMT 223 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology for ICD-10 Coding 2 Credits
Prerequisites: APHY 102, HIMT 101, HLHS 101. Provides an advanced understanding of anatomy and physiology as it pertains to the
ICD-10 coding system. Includes anatomical and physiological documentation requirements for code capture in the ICD-10 coding system.
Introduces ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines.
HIST 201 Latin American History and Culture: Prehistory to 1824 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 and ENGL 083 or ENGL
095. An historical survey of Latin American history, institutions, culture, and art form pre-Colombian times to colonial time, with emphasis on
the evolution of civilization and culture in the countries of South and Central America and the Caribbean basin.
HIST 202 Latin American History and Culture: 1824 to Present 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 and ENGL 083 or ENGL
095. A historical survey of Latin American history, institutions, culture, and art from independence, to the emergence of modern Latin American
nations, with emphasis on the civilization and culture in the countries of South and Central America and the Caribbean basin.
ITSP 281-294 Advanced Special Topics in Information Technology Support 1-3 Credits
Prerequisites: Program Advisor Approval. Discusses topics of current interest in information technology support with emphasis on the application
of information technology skills during lab time. Identifies and offers various special topics during each term under this course number.
IVYT 108 Academic Portfolio and Project Development and Management 1 Credit
Prerequisites: None. A study of the basic project and portfolio process and provides students with the opportunity to plan and develop a project or
portfolio for academic or professional presentation.
IYDP 104 Content and Curriculum for the Youth Professional 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 083 and ENGL 093, or ENGL
095. This course examines environments, materials, activities, group skills, and strategies which foster the development of youth and families.
The use of observation and group skills in meeting the comprehensive needs of youth and families is explored. Techniques which promote positive
relationships, community building, effective communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills are reviewed. Students will develop,
implement, and assess appropriate activities.
IYDP 115 Development for the Youth Professional 3 Credits
Prerequisites: IYDP 101, IYDP 102, IYDP 103, IYDP 104, IYDP 280, or HUMS 201, or HUMS 202. This course prepares students to interact with clients
and colleagues in a professional manner. Explores issues commonly experienced while working with youth. This course emphasizes ethical
considerations in human services and helps prepare students to secure credentialing in the youth worker field.
NANO 202 Characterization and Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials 3 Credits
Prerequisites: None. This course examines a variety of techniques and measurements essential for testing and for controlling material
fabrication and final device performance. Characterization includes electrical, optical, physical, and chemical approaches. The characterization
experience will include hands-on use of tools such as the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Contact
Angle devices.
NETI 116 Workforce Preparation: Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) Certification 1 Credit
Prerequisites: NETI 115. Corequisites: NETI 115. The workforce preparation course is focused on the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
(CCENT) Certification. Students can use this course as preparation leading to the certification or keeping the certification up to date. The
preparation is designed to be a continued validation of one’s expertise and a tool to expand one’s skillset. Preparation includes practice tests and
assignments based on the certification exam. Students are required to demonstrate course objectives through the appropriate certification exam
preparation materials and completion of the appropriate certification exam at the end of the course. The fee for the certification exam is assessed
upon enrollment in the course.
NETI 216 Workforce Preparation: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification 1 Credit
Prerequisites: NETI 215. Corequisites: NETI 215. The workforce preparation course is focused on Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
certification. Students can use this course as preparation leading to the certification or keeping the certification up to date. The preparation is
designed to be a continued validation of one’s expertise and a tool to expand one’s skillset. Preparation includes practice tests and assignments
based on the certification exam. Students are required to demonstrate course objectives through the appropriate certification exam preparation
materials and completion of the appropriate certification exam at the end of the course. The fee for the certification exam is assessed upon
enrollment in the course.
NRSG 116 Geriatric/Complex Medical Surgical Nursing III for the Practical Nurse 4 Credits
Prerequisites: NRSG 110, NRSG 111. Pre/Corequisite: NRSG 106. Corequisite: NRSG 106, NRSG 117. Applies previous knowledge of etiology and
pathophysiology to provide an understanding of the health care needs of adults and geriatric patients experiencing complex alterations in health.
Examines the role of the practical nurse in the acute care and long-term care setting. Relates principles of growth and development to the needs
of geriatric patients. Examines leadership skills within the scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse.
NRSG 117 Geriatric/Complex Medical Surgical Nursing III for the Practical Nurse Clinical 2 Credits
Prerequisites: NRSG 110, NRSG 111. Pre/Corequisite: NRSG 106. Corequisites: NRSG 106, NRSG 116. Allows the opportunity to apply theoretical
knowledge to provide safe, ethical, culturally competent, and holistic care for geriatric patients and adults experiencing complex alterations in
health, within the context of all body systems. Emphasis is placed on the prevention of illness and the maintenance, promotion and restoration of
health, as well as the support of death with dignity and implementation of the ordered plan of treatment. The nursing process provides the
framework for problem solving and critical thinking in providing nursing care. Leadership activities for practical nurses in the long-term care
setting are explored.
NRSG 201 Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the ASN Clinical 4 Credits
Prerequisites: NRSG 106 and, depending on program track, must complete one of the following: NRSG 122 Introduction to ASN Transition (LPN to
ASN track students who graduated from Ivy Tech greater than 2 years ago or who graduated from a Practical Nursing program outside Ivy Tech);
OR NRSG 123 Paramedic to ASN Lab/Clinical (Paramedic to ASN track students); OR, NRSG 110 Medical Surgical Nursing II and NRSG 111 Medical
Surgical Nursing II Clinical (ASN Traditional track students). Corequisites: NRSG 200. Allows the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to
provide ethical, culturally competent, and holistic care for adults experiencing complex alterations in health within the context of all body systems.
Emphasis is placed on the prevention of illness and the maintenance, promotion and restoration of health, as well as the support of death with
dignity and implementation of the ordered plan of treatment. The nursing process provides the framework for problem solving and critical thinking
in providing nursing care. Leadership concepts utilized in the management of direct patient care are explored.
RADL 101 Patient Care and Radiation Protection for Limited Chiropractic Radiography 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program through appropriate assessment. Introduces the limited chiropractic profession of radiology and the
practitioner’s role in the health care setting. It prepares students for entry into a clinical setting as a Limited Radiography Chiropractic machine
operator. Identifies the responsibilities for protecting patients, personnel, and the public from excessive radiation exposure.
RADL 102 Imaging Equipment and Radiation Production for Limited Chiropractic Radiography 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program through appropriate assessment. Imaging Equipment and Radiation production - presents
fundamentals of x-ray tube construction, basic circuitry of x-ray machine atomic structure, and properties of x-rays.
RADL 103 Anatomy and Positioning Vertebral Column for Limited Chiropractic Radiography 3 Credits
Prerequisites: RADL 101 and 102. Content is designed to provide a knowledge base necessary to perform standard radiographic vertebral column
procedures within the limited chiropractic scope of practice. The clinical manifestations of pathologic processes, their radiographic appearance
and relevance to radiographic procedures will be introduced. Laboratory experience will be used to complement the didactic portion.
RADL 104 Image Production and Digital Image Acquisition for Limited Chiropractic Radiography 3 Credits
Prerequisites: RADL 101 and RADL 102. Content is designed to provide a knowledge base in factors that govern and influence the production and
recording of radiologic images. Film/screen imaging with related accessories will be emphasized. Content is also designed to provide the
components, principles and operation of cassette-based and cassette-less imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that affect
image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed.
RADL 107 Imaging Equipment and Radiation Production for Limited Podiatric Radiography 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program through appropriate assessment. Imaging Equipment and Radiation production - presents
fundamentals of x-ray tube construction, basic circuitry of x-ray machine atomic structure, and properties of x-rays.
RADL 109 Image Production and Digital Image Acquisition for Limited Podiatric Radiography 3 Credits
Prerequisites: RADL 106 and RADL 107. Content is designed to provide a knowledge base in factors that govern and influence the production
and recording of radiologic images. Film/screen imaging with related accessories will be emphasized. Content is also designed to provide the
components, principles and operation of cassette-based and cassette-less imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that affect
image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed.
RESP 107 Clinical Applications of Assessment and Caring for a Respiratory Patient 2 Credits
Prerequisites: Current CPR AHA Course C or equivalent, RESP 101, completed health forms, completed required pre-clinical documents. Introduces the student to the
hospital environment and exposed them to various hospitals, respiratory care departments, patient charts, patient identification and communication within the hospital.
Provides supervised experience in patient assessment techniques. Students will be expected to perform oxygen therapy, basic lung expansion therapy, humidity/aerosol
therapy, medicated aerosol, inspiratory muscle training/cough techniques, and charting in the hospital setting. Assembly and troubleshooting respiratory equipment is
expected. Utilizes standard precautions and infectious disease protocols during patient care and handles bio hazardous materials appropriately.
RESP 108 Clinical Applications in Advanced Assessment and Care of a Cardiopulmonary Patient 2 Credits
Prerequisites: RESP 101, RESP 103, RESP 107. Corequisite: RESP 102. Provides supervised experience in selected cardiopulmonary procedures and
advanced patient assessment techniques. Students will perform electrocardiograms, capnography, airway clearance and various hyperinflation
techniques (PAP), noninvasive ventilation and performing arterial blood gas punctures. Students will participate in the development of
respiratory care plans, intra hospital patient transports, and rapid response teams to improve patient care. Assembly and troubleshooting
respiratory equipment is required. Students may have observation rotations in critical care areas. Continuing certification in CPR is required.
RESP 208 Clinical Applications and Concepts in Critical Care III 5 Credits
Prerequisites: Maintain required clinical documents, RESP 104, RESP 108. Provides supervised experience in critical care intensive care units.
Advanced patient assessment, including pulmonary mechanics, interpretation of laboratory data and radiography results will be covered.
Student will be expected to initiate, maintain and manage an artificial airway, support a critically ill patient’s oxygenation and ventilation status
to include initiating and modifying ventilator settings. Utilizes disease protocols and evidence based medicine to modify respiratory care plans.
Assemble, troubleshoot and perform QC on various hemoximetry and mechanical ventilators. Assists physician in selected procedures.
Continued Certification in CPR is required.
RESP 209 Advanced Clinical Applications in Critical Care and Specialty Rotations 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Maintain required clinical documents, RESP 206 and RESP 207, or RESP 208. Provides additional supervised experience in selected
therapeutic modalities during adult, pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit rotations. Also includes exposure to advanced cardiopulmonary
diagnostic techniques, application of invasive and non-invasive monitoring of the cardiopulmonary system, and quality control. Students will also
be exposed to patient care in extended care sites and specialty areas to include patient and family education. Completion of patient care plans
and/or written case study will also be performed utilizing principles from evidence based medicine. Continuing certification in CPR is required.
RESP 218 Clinical Applications in Critical Care 5 Credits
Prerequisites: RESP 125 and RESP 137. Maintain required clinical document. Provides supervised experience in adult critical care intensive care
unit. Students will review data, assess patients, initiate and modify airway maintenance, perform arterial blood gas procedures/analysis and
assist with managing mechanical ventilated patients. Additional exposure includes utilizing disease specific ventilator protocols, infection
disease protocols and quality control procedures. Allow students to participate in intra-hospital transfers along with land/air transports.
Continued Certification in CPR is required.
RESP 237 Clinical Applications of Advanced Critical Care and Specialty Rotations 3 Credits
Prerequisites: RESP 218 or RESP 219 and RESP 220. Maintain required clinical document. Provides additional supervised experience in selected
therapeutic modalities during adult, pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit rotations. Also includes exposure to advanced cardiopulmonary
diagnostic techniques, application of invasive and non-invasive monitoring of the cardiopulmonary system, and quality control. Students will also
be exposed to patient care in alternative care sites and specialty areas. Completion of patient care plans and/or written case study will also be
performed. Continuing certification in CPR is required.
SDEV 210 Software Development Using Visual Basic in the .NET Framework 3 Credits
Prerequisites: SDEV 140 or CSCI 101. Provides a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts involved when using a member of a Windows
programming development language. The emphasis is on logical program design using a modular approach involving task oriented program
functions. Visual Basic applications are built by selecting forms and controls, assigning properties, and writing code. Emphasis is also placed on
data file design, data handling, database access, menus, and variable arrays. Students will use advanced features to increase their level of
proficiency in developing Visual Basic applications, using the .NET framework to create projects with multiple programming sources, and
interactivity with databases and web pages.
SPED 230 Informal and Formal Assessments for Mild Disabilities 3 Credits
Prerequisites: EDUC 230. This course is designed to familiarize students with general knowledge and skills related to assessment terminology,
measurement theory, formal and informal assessment practices as well as strategies for administering and interpreting assessments. Information
is also discussed regarding Universal Design for Learning, IEP construction and interpretation, and using assessment results to develop appropriate
interventions and consult with families and stakeholders.