Fall 2024

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of industrial quality control. Total Quality Management (TQM), LEAN Manufacturing, Acceptance Sampling Systems, and Continual Improvement are discussed in depth. This course satisfies 24 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements and also satisfies 15 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.

The course is a continuation of ELM 134 and will provide students a more in-depth knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and programming functions. The course is designed to provide the student with advanced PLC functions used for data manipulation using the two leading PLC operating systems and software; Rockwell and Siemens.

A first semester general chemistry course which focuses on the chemical principles of atomic structure, electron configurations, inorganic nomenclature, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solutions, thermochemistry, gas laws, and Lewis structures. Course includes a weekly lab.

An intensive lecture and laboratory-based course that examines the structure and function of the human body. Basic histology is covered along with the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous, including special senses. Required for most allied health programs. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. This course transfers for four credits to UNR, UNLV, and NSC.

Introduction to history and theories of documentary filmmaking with practice in production to demonstrate understanding of these concepts. This course explores relationships between documentary modes, cultural movements and technological advances.

Introductory course oriented towards those with no prior introduction to concepts of probability and statistics. Emphasis on usefulness of statistics through agricultural, behavioral, business, criminal justice, environmental, health, and all other social-scientific applications.

This course covers the following topics related to substance abuse in our society: identification of substances, reasons for abuse of alcohol and of drugs, signs and symptoms of substance abuse, and approaches and techniques recognized as effective in substance abuse counseling. It is recommended that students take the BADA workshop Classification Of Alcohol in addition to this course for BADA certification. College credit can be given for the workshop.

This course will introduce students to the biology of insects with a focus on anatomy, physiology, reproduction, ecology, evolution, and biodiversity. We will also explore the role of insects in natural ecosystems and human society. The laboratory includes viewing of insect specimens and field techniques used to study and collect insects in their natural habitats.

The focus of this course is a continuation of the nursing care and management of patients/clients with an altered health status that affects both individuals and families across the lifespan. The child-bearing and child rearing family are also included as a population. The course applies the concepts of clinical pharmacology, psychopathology, pathophysiology, health maintenance, promotion and restoration to the care of patients/clients. The lab/clinical portion of this course include selected observation, clinical assignments and the use of computer simulation and skills laboratory.

This course provides an introduction to common pharmacotherapies encountered by nurses with emphasis on safe, quality, patient-centered, socio-culturally appropriate, evidence-based nursing care. Various groups of drugs will be studied in relation to their actions on selected body systems focusing on safe administration of medications to clients across the lifespan.