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10.00 Credits
NUS 211, Concepts and Practice IV is the fourth nursing course in a sequence of four semesters. In this course, curricular concepts are explored and integrated with knowledge gained throughout the nursing program. Community concerns among diverse populations are addressed. Professional role behaviors of management and leadership are presented, building upon previously learned professional roles and responsibilities. Clinical and simulation laboratory experiences support the acquisition of knowledge and leadership skills in the care of adults with complex care needs in acute, sub-acute, and community settings. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Integrate skills for leadership and professional growth within the role of the professional nurse; Integrate knowledge of the concept of cognition with principles of safe, effective, patient-centered care, using current best evidence in a patient experiencing alterations in intracranial regulations; Integrate knowledge of the concept of oxygeneration with principles of safe, effective, patient-centered care, using current best evidence in a patient experiencing overwhelming respiratory failure; Integrate knowledge of the concept of perfusion with principles of safe, effective, patient-centered care, using current best evidence in a patient experiencing electrical instability and inadequate tissue perfusion to vital signs; Integrate knowledge of the concept of mobility with principles of safe, effective, patient-centered care using current best evidence in a patient experiencing alterations in neurologic function; Integrate knowledge of the concept of safety and security with principles of safe, effective, patient-centered care, using current best evidence for community concerns.
Prerequisite:
NUS 210 (Grade of C or Higher)
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2.00 Credits
This course is intended to facilitate the transition of the Licensed Practical Nurse to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and then to the role of the Registered Nurse. This course will compare and contrast the roles of the LPN and RN, assist the students in identifying evidence based practices, develop critical thinking skills, test taking skills and applying these skills to patient assessment both in the community and other care settings along the health/wellness continuum. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the professional roles of the registered nurse as member of the health care team, comparing and contrasting the role of the LPN to the role of the RN; Identify current best evidence for the provision of quality patient care; Develop critical thinking and test taking skills related to patient assessment; Identify health care infrastructures and community resources available to coordinate appropriate planning of care for all patients.
Prerequisite:
(BIO 150 (Grade of C or Higher) and BIO 151* (Grade of C or Higher)), ENG 100, MAT 121, NUS 102, and PSY 140 (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on pharmacology the nurse needs to know to provide safe and effective care for patients taking medications. Basic principles of pharmacology are reviewed. Medications are grouped for study according to body system and drug action. Emphasis is on application of the nursing process, including patient education, to enhance effectiveness of medication therapy. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain the relationship of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to drug therapy; .
Prerequisite:
NUS 110 (Grade of C or Higher) and BIO 150 (Grade of C or Higher)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for the student who desires to become a one- and two-family dwelling building inspector. Fundamental requirements of the UCC/IRC and assuring proper adherence to the codes by craftspeople as well as enforcement officials will be addressed throughout the course. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Inspect footings and foundations; Inspect concrete slabs; Inspect wood decay and termite protection; Inspect flooring and ceiling framing; Inspect wall framing; Inspect roof framing; Inspect masonry walls; Inspect sheeting; Inspect roof covering; Inspect interior and exterior wall coverings; Inspect means of egress system; Inspect safety glazing.
Prerequisite:
CPT 102
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to basic hand tools as well as a study of industrial plant equipment. Topics of study include equipment construction, principles of operation, care, maintenance, and utilization. Various pieces of equipment associated with process systems will be covered. Equipment being studied will include motor drive components, basic material handling equipment, pumps, compressors, valves, boilers, furnaces, turbines, heat exchangers and cooling towers, as well as relevant instrumentation. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify various types of plant equipment commonly found in processing plants; List the various types valves, and discuss their basic operational characteristics, as well as their components; Explain how pipe is sized, relate the differences between pipe and tubing, and describe how a seal is effected in each design; Distinguish between the various types of pumps, compare and contrast their appropriate uses; Describe the various types of compressors, compare and contrast their appropriate uses and operational procedures; List the common types of motors; electric, air, and hydraulic and discuss their applications; Recognize power transmission devices and describe, their use, care, and maintenance; Describe the different types of turbines, compare and contrast their respective uses, their care, and maintenance; Explain the principles of operation, care, and use of heat exchangers within a processing environment; Discuss the differences between furnace types, their construction, principles of operation, components, care and maintenance; Describe the various types of process equipment, comparing appropriate uses, maintenance, and relevant troubleshooting requirements.
Prerequisite:
PCT 101* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the concepts associated with Process Technology, as well as an introduction to the role of a Process Operators and Process Control Technicians as part of a team in the production environment. The course also provides a basic overview of issues and sciences associated with the refining and production of chemicals. In addition, the course will introduce the student to the real life environment, and the occupational responsibilities and duties of process operators/technicians. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss the role and responsibilities of a process operators and process control technicians; Investigate the basic sciences associated with processing industries; Identify the need for quality control in a processing environment; Demonstrate appropriate behavior within a diverse workplace; Discuss the impact of job related work ethics (absenteeism, on-the-job habits, etc) as they relate to fellow workers, and the mission at hand; Relate basic safety, health, and environmental issues associated with the processing industries technology; Perform generalized introductory duties while observing acceptable practices for personal safety and health; Prepare a potential career profile for a process technician.
Prerequisite:
New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with an overview of the current petrochemical safety, health and environmental regulations, standards, and laws. The course will provide a survey of potential industry/product and facility hazards. Methods of protecting personnel through programs, procedures, and personnel protective equipment, including advanced personal safety and health measures will be addressed. In addition, the course will provide instruction in emergency response to spills, leaks and releases. Facility safety equipment, as well as warning and alarm systems will be covered. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Relate the need for knowledge of the various laws and regulations affecting the petrochemical industry; State the role of Safety, Health and the Environment (SHE) regulations, standards and laws as they apply to the processing, storage, and distribution of petrochemicals; Determine the individuals responsibility for, as well as their role in the implementation of a facilities safety, health, and environmental prevention and protection program; Identify potential safety and health hazards associated with petrochemical processing facilities, and the outcomes these hazards can present for workers and the public at large; Prescribe methods of abatement for various safety and health hazards; Identify potential environmental hazards and discuss varied issues regarding their abatement; Describe the individuals role in Emergency Response to spills, leaks, or releases of a facilities chemicals, intermediates, or products; Specify the need and demonstrate the usage of basic personnel protective equipment; Relate the use of typical facilities safety equipment, and its application, in specific instances.
Prerequisite:
PCT 100* and PCT 101* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide operators/technicians with an introduction to the basic operating principles of process control systems. Topics of study will include control principles, the elements of process control systems, and process control signals and systems. The course also provides for an introductory study of various input and output devices used to control process variables in the petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries. Primary emphasis will be placed on processes that require the measurement of pressure, level, flow, and temperature. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: List the basic principles, characteristics and applications of process control systems; Describe the various methods used to implement process control systems; Explain the methods used to generate process control signals; Define the basic concepts concerning transducers, as well as investigate the different types of output devices and signals used to control processes; Describe the nature of fluids as well as the causes and effects of hydrostatic and dynamic pressure; Describe fluid flow, characteristics of pressure, and pressure head, in regard to process control parameters; Describe the instruments, methods and principles of operation used to measure pressure, level, and flow in fluids; Determine the various operating conditions of pressure switches; Relate the concepts of heat exchange; Describe the physical changes heat produces in matter; Determine the major differences between AC and DC motor operation, the fundamental methods of controlling each, and some of the problems associated with each type; Explain closed loop control system theory relating to the purpose of closed loop control and the different modes of controller operation; Discuss some of the more advanced aspects of automatic controllers, with relevance to safety and alarming of controllers; Identify the real time limitations and implications and process characteristics required to transmit serial information between MTU and RTUs with regard to the limiting factors of a real time SCADA system; Explain the primary purpose of process control and identify the four main processes variables associated with process control regulations.
Prerequisite:
PCT 100, PCT 101, (MAT 128 or MAT 150 or MAT 151 or MAT 160), and (PHY 107* or PHY 110* or PHY 131*) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
In this course provides an introduction to the technical requirements associated with auxiliary equipment, as well as the safety, economics and maintenance required to meet the criteria for appropriate power plant operation. This course is designed to facilitate assimilation of knowledge and skills associated with various individual pieces of auxiliary plant equipment for the purpose of providing instruction in the function and process of performing daily operating responsibilities and functions. The interplay of business fundamentals and the importance of quality and systematic operations, along with energy management techniques will be studied. The principles and application of operations, maintenance, material handling and process trouble shooting techniques will be introduced. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the role and responsibilities of a production, and a process technician; Relate the core values individuals need to demonstrate in order to meet management's goals and objectives; Identify and discuss safety standards and hazards associated with processing plants; Describe the use of permit systems developed for routine work and maintenance assignments as required by regulatory agencies such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); Explain quality as it relates to importance as a competitive tool, expressing the importance of employer/employee commitment; Cite the importance of good communication skills, and the effect of same on productivity, safety, and quality of a processing plant's operation; Describe the physics, and the thermal properties, involved in the operation of a processing unit; Discuss the energy characteristics associated with processing unit, such as; heat energy, kinetic energy (rotating equipment and flow), potential energy (vessels full of chemicals) and pressure (steam, bottled gases); Describe the relevancy of process sampling, and analytical testing, as a means for enhancing the production of a safe and efficient product; Explain the purpose of a processing unit, relating the process control assignments associated with the monitoring and data collection (as part of the normal operations of the unit); Define the importance of routine and preventive maintenance assignments for assuring the efficiency, along with the reliability, of processing equipment; Relate the operational procedures (in a macro manner)for unit shutdowns, turnarounds, and start-ups relating some of the cost issues, hazards, roles, and responsibilities for various support personnel during system startup.
Prerequisite:
PCT 100, IST 105, IST 200*, PHY 107*, and (MAT 111 or MAT 120 or MAT 135 or MAT 151) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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4.00 Credits
This course presents additional theory and application of process control. Integrated topics such as drawings, symbols, control loops, measurements and variable measurements will be presented. Additionally, topics to be studied will include, but not be limited to: conductivity, pH, ORP, various optical measurements, products of combustion, chromatography, and control systems. Process control computers, DCS, and system integration will also be discussed in detail. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Interpret and use the various types of process control drawings, to include the use of process control symbols and their application; Describe the operational characteristics of a typical control loop; Compare the different modes of operation of control loops; Investigate the four common advanced control methods, the advantages of each, and their applications in an industrial facility; Describe how control loops perform in the time domain and how compensation is affected for time lags in the system response; Determine the methods used to protect control loops; Explain various types of process control instrumentation used to measure conductivity, pH, ORP, products of combustion and chromatography; Discuss the optical analyzer, and how frequency of infrared, ultraviolet and visible light are measured; List the products of combustion, and identify the instrumentation used to measure and control it in a process control system; List the various types of process control devices including instruments used to measure conductivity, pH, ORP, optical parameters; Discuss microprocessors, specifically their application in process control systems; Describe the workings of a SCADA system Identify the advantages of automatic process control as well as PLC's (or DCS's) in industrial automation and relate the types of processes control.
Prerequisite:
PCT 111, CHE 101, and PHY 107* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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