Catalog 05-06 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

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Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Course Descriptionscontrol measures of the major groups of microorganisms. This course isspread over two semesters and is intended for students in the Practical Nursingprogram; 5 credits will be earned only upon successful completion of both parts ofthe course. (Prerequisite: high school level biology with lab with a grade of“C” or higher.)BI 111 General Biology I 3-2-4Designed to provide the student with the basic principles of biology,including scientific method, cell structure, cellular biochemistry and energytransformations, and genetics. Laboratories are used to develop skillsin scientific thought and common procedures used in biological experimentation.With BI 112, intended to provide a foundation for furtherstudy in life sciences. (Prerequisites: algebra I; high school level biologyand chemistry, with labs)BI 112 General Biology II 3-2-4A continuation of BI 111. Includes a survey of the taxonomic groupingsof life forms, as well as the principles of evolution and ecology. (Prerequisites:algebra I; high school level biology and chemistry, with labs)BI 115 Introduction to Ecology 3-2-4This course is designed to give non-science majors an opportunity to learnabout the interactions between the physical and biological componentsof the environment. The lecture will provide a broad introduction to theorganismal, population, community and ecosystem levels of ecologicalinteraction. Instructional methods include readings, lecture/discussion,in-class applications, field observations and field research. The lab portionof this course will provide students with practical experience inecological methods and in the design, conduct and analysis of ecologicalstudies. Laboratory exercises are designed to correspond with majorlecture topics. Exercises include laboratory and field studies; studentsshould come prepared to be outside for most labs.BI 120 Human Biology 3-4-4A brief summary of human anatomical structure and physiological systemsdesigned to provide students with the knowledge and perspectivenecessary to work in their chosen fields.BI 122 Basic Pathophysiology 3-0-3A course designed to provide the student with an understanding of thevarious mechanisms by which human diseases develop. Includes a surveyof common disorders involving each of the major body systems. (Prerequisite:BI 120 or permission of department head of Chemistry and BiologicalSciences.)BI 123 The Biology of Human Reproduction 3-0-3This is an introductory course intended to give an appreciation for theimportance of the following areas of reproduction: male and femaleanatomy and development, sexual differentiation, puberty, menstruation,parturition, lactation, assisted reproductive technologies, birth controlmethods, and menopause. (Recommended: high school level (or higher)biology)BI 125 Human Genetics and Society 3-2-4This course is an introduction to genetics for students not majoring in thesciences. The student will be introduced to the basic principles of Mendelianand molecular genetics and will apply these principles to humangenetic traits. Causes and treatments of common inherited diseases willbe discussed as well as genetic technologies and their applications (recombinantDNA technology, genetic engineering, in vitro fertilization). Theassociated ethical and social issues will also be examined. Lab componentto complement lecture. (Recommended: high school level (or higher)biology)BI 159 Personal Nutrition 3-2-4An introductory course including laboratory for the individual interestedin nutrition as a tool for personal health promotion and disease prevention.Incorporates basic principles of nutrition with discussions of contemporaryissues. Laboratory exercises allow for exploration of lecturetopics and will include scientific method, food analysis, diet analysis andnutritional lifestyle analysis.BI 195 Anatomy and Physiology I 3-2-4An introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Includeselementary cytophysiology, histology, and anatomy and physiologyof the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervoussystem, and special senses. Laboratory work parallels lecture topics, andincludes microscopy, study of human anatomical models, dissection ofpreserved animals, and physiological experimentation. (Prerequisite: highschool biology with lab and high school chemistry with lab, each with agrade of “C”or higher, or permission of the Department Head of Chemistryand Biological Sciences)BI 196 Anatomy and Physiology II 3-2-4A continuation of BI 195. Includes anatomy and physiology of the endocrinesystem, circulatory system, immune system, respiratory system, digestivesystem, excretory system, and reproductive system. Other topicscovered include nutrition and metabolism, acid/base balance, fluid andelectrolyte balance, and genetics. Laboratory work parallels lecture topics,and include microscopy, study of human anatomical models, dissectionof preserved animals, and physiological experimentation. (Prerequisite:BI 195 or permission of department head of Chemistry and BiologicalSciences)BI 202 Microbiology 3-3-4Lectures focus on three major areas: 1) basic concepts of microbiology,including morphology and physiology of prokaryotes, eukaryotes, andviruses; 2) host resistance to disease and immunology; and 3) epidemiologyof selected diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, andparasitic worms. Labs also focus on three major areas: 1) basic skills suchas staining, microscopy, and isolation techniques; 2) bacterial physiologyas is pertinent to identification of bacterial species; and 3) control ofmicroorganisms via chemotherapeutic agents, physical means and chemicaldisinfectants. (Prerequisite: BI 196)BI 211 Genetics 3-2-4A lab course intended to enhance a student’s knowledge of basic geneticsand to provide the foundation necessary for further studies in molecularbiology, cell biology, evolution, systematics, and behavior. Topics coveredwill include Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, immunogenics,genetics of cancer and population genetics. (Prerequisites: BI 111, or BI195, or BI 202, and MT 123 or equivalent; or permission of departmenthead of Chemistry & Biological Sciences)BI 212 Ecology 3-2-4Investigations into the biological and physical factors affecting the distribution,abundance, and adaptations of organisms. Interrelationships atthe population, community, and ecosystem levels will be studied. (Prerequisites:BI 111, BI 112 and MT 123; MT 251 recommended; orpermission of department head of Chemistry and Biological Sciences)BI 222 Pathophysiology 3-0-3A course that provides the allied health student with an understanding ofdisease processes by building on the student’s knowledge of normalanatomy and physiology. Common disorders of major body systems arediscussed relative to the mechanisms by which they develop and theireffects on homeostasis. (Prerequisite: BI 196 or permission of departmenthead of Chemistry and Biological Sciences)BI 259 Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 4-0-4An introductory course in normal and therapeutic nutrition designed forstudents in allied health programs. Focuses on the application of basicprinciples of nutrition to health promotion and disease prevention, aswell as the role of nutritional intervention as a therapeutic tool in specificpathologies. Includes discussion of contemporary issues in nutrition. (Prerequisites:BI 159 or BI 196, or permission of department head ofChemistry and Biological Sciences.)88
Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Course DescriptionsBI 279 Life Cycle Nutrition 3-0-3Focuses on nutritional needs of the growing, developing human fromconception to old age, with particular emphasis on the nutritional needsof infants, children, adolescents, adults, women and aging adults. (Prerequisite:BI 259 or permission of department head of Chemistry andBiological Sciences.)Broadband Networking &Communications TechnologyIn addition to listed prerequisites, students must earn grades of “C-“ or higher ineach course to progress in the program.BN 101 Introduction to Broadband Technology 3-0-3The course examines the next generation wireless mobile technologiescapable of carrying vast amounts of high-speed data and video traffic. Italso discusses basic cellular technologies and technological advances enablingone-third of the world’s population to afford and own mobilephones. Profiles of industry sectors including cable TV providers, incumbenttelephone companies, wireless carriers, Voice over IP carriers, andcompetitive local exchange carriers are presented. Strategies that carriersdeploy to gain a competitive edge and the network technologies used tofurther these strategies are also explored. In addition to looking at thearchitecture of wireless networks, the course depicts networks based onInternet protocol (IP) as well as traditional circuit switched and signalingsystems that tie networks together and link applications to users. It alsoexplores how IP networks are connected to other carriers’ IP networksand to public switched telephone networks. The intended audience includesstudents in the telecommunications field, regulatory staff, salespeople,attorneys, researchers, marketing personnel, human resources professionals,project managers, instructors, telecommunications managers,and high-level administrators.BN 102 RF Signal Analysis 3-3-4A continuation course in Electric Circuits with emphasis in AC circuitanalysis, filters and resonance. This course covers sinusoidal and nonsinusoidalcircuit analysis, including maximum power transfer. Emphasisis on the concepts of resonance, decibels, filters and effect of filters onsignals, harmonic and phase distortion, as well as Bode Plots, and pulsewaveforms. Additional topics covered are Fourier series and signal analysis,Fourier Transforms, non-deterministic signals, system response tonon-sinusoidal inputs and system analysis. Laboratory experiments aredesigned to reinforce the classroom work. (Prerequisites: EL 101, EL115, EN 101 and MT 133; or permission of department head of BroadbandNetworking & Communications Technology)BN 110 Instrumentation Laboratory 1-4-3A combination of theoretical background and practical hands-on experiencein the operations of measuring and testing devices. Included in thiscourse is, but not limited to, the operation and measurements using spectrumanalyzers and spectrum analysis, oscilloscopes, RF signal level meters,RF sweep and balance, sweep transmitters and receivers, time domainreflectometers, optical level meters and laser sources, and video signalanalyzers. Practical experiments with connectors and splicing, amplifierinstallation and activation, grounding and bonding are also included.(Prerequisites: BN 101 and MT 133 or permission of the DepartmentHead of Broadband Networking & Communications Technology)BN 201 Fiber Optics and Transmission Lines 3-3-4This course will focus on the fundamentals of fiber optics and transmissionlines. Topics range from fundamentals of fiber optics, optical modesand wavelengths, to properties of fibers, light sources, transmitters, receiversand applications of fiber optics in global and local area networks.Transmission lines are also examined with topics ranging from EM andTM field radiation, wave propagation through various media, RF powerratios, voltage gain, reflection, refraction, VSWR, impedance matching,polarizations, and frequency allocations. Microwave, satellite and antennatransmissions are also examined. In addition, amplifier spacing,gain vs. loss, coaxial cable and fiber characteristic, system powering,additive noise, channel loading, non-linear distortion, carrier-to-noiseratios, frequency response, and performance testing are covered.(Prerequesite: BN 101, BN 102 and EL 110 or permission of the DepartmentHead of Broadband Networking & Communications Technology)BN 206 Analog and Digital Communication Systems 3-3-4An in-depth study of the transmission of voice, video and data. Includedare several analog and digital modulation methods and techniques such as,but not limited to, AM, FM, PM, FSK, PSK, QPSK, PCM, TDM, FDM,QAM, WDM, and DWDM. Topics also include circuit switching, ATM,Frame Relay and SONET networks, congestion control in data networks,ISDN and Broadband applications. The available hardware, effectiveness,capacity, advantages and disadvantages of each system areexplored. (Prerequisites: EL 115, MT 133; corequisite: BN 201 or permissionof department head of Broadband Networking & CommunicationsTechnology)BN 240 Data and Internet Communications 3-3-4This course provides the student knowledge and skills in a wide range oftopics covering data communications, packet transmission, the internetand Linux OS. Data communications subtopics include transmissionmedia, serial communications, error detection/correction schemes, datasecurity and signal processing required for long distance communications.Packet transmission subtopics include local area networks, hardware addressing,LAN building blocks and wide area networks. Internetworkingsubtopics include TCP/IP communication stack, ISO 7-layer communicationstack, network addressing, internet protocol (IP), address resolutionprotocol (ARP), internet control message protocol (ICMP), IP routingprotocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP), transport control protocol (TCP), userdatagram protocol (UDP), and client-server APIs. (Prerequisite: BN 201and EL 110 or permission of the Department Head of Broadband Networking& Communications Technology)BN 306 Senior Project 1-5-3This is a guided study course in which students conduct research intocurrent technologies. Students will involve themselves in the design,development and implementation of curriculum-related aspects of broadbandengineering as it applies to current and emerging operating practices.Students are required to present an oral and written description of theirprojects. All work is to be documented in a logbook and regular progresswill be routinely reviewed with the instructor. A technical report andformal presentation of the results are required at project completion.(Prerequisite: EL 210; corequisites: BN 206 and BN 240; or permissionof department head of Broadband Networking & Communications Technology)BN 307 Broadband Internship 1-6-3Students participate in an internship position with a company in theBNCT area. Students will involve themselves in the design, developmentand/or implementation of curriculum-related aspects of broadband technologyas it applies to current and emerging operating practices. Studentsare required to present an oral and written description of their internshipexperience. All work is to be documented in a logbook and regular progresswill be routinely reviewed with the instructor. A technical report andformal presentation of the results are required at project completion.(Prerequisites: BN 201 and EL 210; corequisites: BN 206 and 240; orpermission of department head of Broadband Networking & CommunicationsTechnology)Business AdministrationBU 101 Introduction to Business 3-0-3An introduction to the general concepts of business, including organization,forms of ownership, finance, management, marketing, productionand the relationship between business and society. The current business89
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