Course Descriptions  

All course prerequisites may not be listed. Developmental reading courses are required if a student's reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 035 and/or RDG 100 or the ESL equivalent. Developmental math courses are required if a student's math placement test score indicates the need for MAT 035 and/or MAT 100. Developmental English courses are required if a student's English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 035 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent. Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.

 

LEG 120

TORTS

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the various classifications and functions of tort law, including intentional and negligent torts, causation, proximate cause and defenses. (Prerequisite: LEG 135)

 

LEG 121

BUSINESS LAW I

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the basics of commercial law, with emphasis on the formation and enforcement of contracts and the rules particular to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and sales of goods.

 

LEG 122

BUSINESS LAW II

3.0 Credits

This course is an in-depth study of the Uniform Commercial Code, with special emphasis on the essentials of Article 3, Commercial Paper, and Article 9, Secured Transactions. Business partnerships and corporations and their formation are studied. (Prerequisite: LEG 121)

 

LEG 132

LEGAL BIBLIOGRAPHY

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the methods of legal research, proper citation of authority and the use of legal treatises, texts, reporters and digests. This course introduces students to the techniques and procedures of legal writing and analysis. (Corequisite: LEG 135).

 

LEG 135

INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND ETHICS

3.0 Credits

This course provides a general introduction to law, including courts, legal terminology, procedures, systems and laws of society. Emphasis is on ethics and the role of the paralegal in the legal system. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent placement test scores)

 

LEG 201

CIVIL LITIGATION I

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the principles of litigation and the rules of procedure for each court in the South Carolina system, including pleading, practice and discovery procedures. (Prerequisite: LEG 120)

 

LEG 212

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the history of workers' compensation case laws, statutes and regulations, and procedures in handling claims. (Prerequisite: LEG 120)

 

LEG 213

FAMILY LAW

3.0 Credits

This course includes an examination of the laws of marriage, divorce, annulment, separation, adoption, custody and the juvenile. (Prerequisite: LEG 135)

 

LEG 214

PROPERTY LAW

3.0 Credits

This course includes an overview of South Carolina property law, including the mechanics of various commercial and private property transactions and mortgage foreclosures. Students are introduced to techniques and procedures for title examination and examining titles to land. (Prerequisite: LEG 135)

 

LEG 215

BANKRUPTCY LAW

3.0 Credits

Topics included in this course are an overview of the bankruptcy code, voluntary and involuntary petitions, "bankruptcy estate," stays, distribution and discharge, tax implications, local rules and discovery. (Prerequisites: LEG 121, LEG 135)

 

LEG 230

LEGAL WRITING

3.0 Credits

This course includes methods, techniques and procedures for the research and preparation of legal memoranda, trial and appellate briefs, and trial notebooks. (Prerequisite: LEG 132)

 

LEG 231

CRIMINAL LAW

3.0 Credits

This course includes a study of the definition and classification of criminal offenses, criminal responsibility and legal procedures in a criminal prosecution.

 

LEG 232

LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the basic principles of office management, including administrative procedures, client relations and office operating procedures.

 

LEG 233

WILLS, TRUSTS AND PROBATE

3.0 Credits

This course includes a detailed study of testacy and intestacy, preparation of wills and codicils, and fundamentals of trust and probate administration. Students probate a simple estate. (Prerequisite: LEG 135)

 

LEG 234

TITLE EXAMINATION PROCEDURES I

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the common law and statutory requirements related to the transfer of real property. Use of the appropriate indexes and documents in the appropriate city and county offices is discussed. (Prerequisite: LEG 214)

 

LEG 242

LAW PRACTICE WORKSHOP

3.0 Credits

This course includes the application of substantive knowledge in a practical situation as a paralegal. (Prerequisite: LEG 135)

 

LEG 244

SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR PARALEGALS

3.0 Credits

This course provides specialized paralegal training with an update on changes in the laws and procedures.

 

MAT 035

DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS

3.0 Credits

Developmental mathematics is intended for students who need assistance in basic arithmetic skills. Instruction is based on assessments of student needs and includes performing the four arithmetic operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents and an introduction to measurement and algebraic and geometric concepts. Word-problem skills are emphasized. This course also introduces students to operations with integers and rational numbers and to solving linear equations.

 

MAT 100

INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE MATH

5.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics in an algebraic context: mathematical methods, techniques, ways of thinking and problem solving. Graphing is introduced and geometrical applications are stressed. The course also reviews arithmetic operations and develops skills in operations with algebraic expressions, polynomials, algebraic fractions and solving linear equations. (This course does not meet the requirements for an associate degree, but may meet requirements for a diploma or certificate.) (Prerequisites: RDG 035 and MAT 035, or equivalent placement test scores)

 

MAT 101

BEGINNING ALGEBRA

3.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: operations with signed numbers; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with algebraic expressions; factoring; techniques for solving linear and fractional equations; and an introduction to graphing. (Prerequisites: MAT 100 and RDG 035 or equivalent placement test scores)

 

MAT 102

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

3.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: properties of numbers; fundamental operations with algebraic expressions; polynomials; systems of equations; ratio and proportion; factoring; functions; graphs; solutions of linear inequalities; and linear and quadratic equations. (Prerequisite: MAT 101 and RDG 035 or equivalent placement test scores; graphics calculator required.)

 

MAT 110

COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. (Prerequisite: MAT 102; graphics calculator required.)

 

MAT 111

COLLEGE TRIGONOMETRY

3.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Prerequisite: MAT 110; graphics calculator required)

 

MAT 120

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

3.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, and test hypothesis for large and small samples; Types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation. (Prerequisite: MAT 102; graphics calculator required)

 

MAT 122

FINITE COLLEGE MATHEMATICS

3.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: logic, sets, Venn diagrams, counting problems, probability; matrices; systems of equations; linear programming, including the simplex method and applications; graphs; and networks. (Prerequisite: MAT 102; graphics calculator required)

 

MAT 130

ELEMENTARY CALCULUS

3.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: differentiation and integration of polynomials, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions; and interpretation and application of these processes. (Prerequisite: MAT 110; graphics calculator required)

 

MAT 132

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

3.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: Mathematical logic and proofs; set operations; relations and digraphs; functions; recurrence relations; and combinatorics. (This course is designed primarily for computer science students). (Prerequisite: MAT 110)

 

MAT 140

ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I

4.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: derivatives and integrals of polynomials, rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry. (Prerequisites: MAT 110, MAT 111; Graphics calculator required)

 

MAT 141

ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II

4.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: continuation of calculus of one variable, including analytic geometry, techniques of integration, volumes by integration, and other applications; infinite series, including Taylor series; and improper integrals. (Prerequisite: MAT 140; graphics calculator required)

 

MAT 155

CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS

3.0 Credits

This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra; geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics. (Prerequisites: Math 100, RDG 035 or equivalent placement test scores)

 

MAT 168

GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY

3.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: points, lines, angles, and angle measure; triangles; polygons; circles; geometric solids; trigonometric solution of triangles; graph of the sine function; and vectors. (Prerequisite: Math 101; graphics calculator required)

 

MAT 180

PROBLEM-SOLVING LAB

1.0 Credit

This course includes problem-solving strategies and analysis of graphs. (Prerequisites: RDG 035 and MAT 035, or equivalent placement test scores; graphics calculator required)

 

MAT 220

ADVANCED STATISTICS

3.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: extimation of parameters; formulation and testing of lypotheses; multiple and non-linear regression; correlation; contingency tables; analysis of variance; special distributions; introduction to non-parametric statistics. (Prerequisite: MAT 120; graphics calculator required)

 

MAT 240

ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III

4.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: multivariable calculus, including vectors; partial derivatives and their applications to maximum and minimum problems with and without constraints; line integrals; multiple integrals in rectangular and other coordinates; and Stokes' and Green's theorems. (Prerequisite: MAT 141; graphics calculator required)

 

MAT 242

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

4.0 Credits

This course includes the following topics: solution of linear and elementary nonlinear differential equations by standard methods with sufficient linear algebra to solve systems; applications; series; laplace transform; and numerical methods. (Prerequisite: MAT 141; graphics calculator required)

 

MED 103

MEDICAL ASSISTING INTRODUCTION

3.0 Credits

This course provides an introduction to the profession of medical assisting, including qualifications, duties and the role of the medical assistant. It also covers law and ethics as they relate to the medical office, with emphasis on the medical assisting profession. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent test scores and acceptance into the program)

 

MED 104

MEDICAL ASSISTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

4.0 Credits

This course provides a study of receptionist duties, patient record management, insurance claims processing, IDC-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding, letter writing, computer applications and the use of other business machines. (Prerequisites: ENG 100 or equivalent test scores and acceptance into the program)

 

MED 106

MEDICAL ASSISTING OFFICE SKILLS II

3.0 Credits

This course introduces the student to machine transcription with emphasis on transcribing medical correspondence, reports and histories. (Prerequisites: MED 109, MED 113 and MED 114)

 

MED 109

MEDICAL BUSINESS RECORDS

3.0 Credits

This course provides a study of record keeping procedures utilized in physicians' offices and other clinical facilities. (Prerequisites: MED 103, MED 104)

 

MED 112

MEDICAL ASSISTING PHARMACOLOGY

2.0 Credits

This course provides a study of principles of pharmacology, drug therapy and the administration of medications. (Prerequisites: MED 109, MED 113, MED 114)

 

MED 113

BASIC MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

3.0 Credits

This course provides a study of specimen collection and techniques for related laboratory procedures routinely performed in medical offices and clinics, including hematology and procedures related to body fluids. (Prerequisites: MED 103, MED 104)

 

MED 114

MEDICAL ASSISTING CLINICAL PROCEDURES

4.0 Credits

This course covers examination room techniques, including vital signs, specialty examination, minor surgical techniques and emergency procedures. (Prerequisites: MED 103, MED 104)

 

MED 117

CLINICAL PRACTICE

5.0 Credits

This course provides practical application of administrative and clinical skills in medical facility environments. (Prerequisites: MED 109, MED 113 and MED 114)

 

MET 213

DYNAMICS

3.0 Credits

This course includes the motion of rigid bodies and the forces that produce or change their motion. Rectilinear and curvilinear motion of bodies are covered as well as the concepts of work, power, energy, impulse, momentum and impact in relation to machine and mechanisms. (Prerequisites: EGR 110, EGR 194, EGT 152)

 

MET 222

THERMODYNAMICS

4.0 Credits

This course includes the study of the thermodynamic principles of heat, work, nonflow and steady flow processes and cycles. The use of thermodynamic tables and charts are stressed. (Prerequisites: EGR 110, EGT 152, MAT 140, MET 224)

 

MET 224

HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS

3.0 Credits

This course covers basic hydraulic and pneumatic principles and circuits. System components such as pumps, compressors, piping, valves, cylinders, fluid motors, accumulators and receivers are discussed. (Prerequisites: EGR 110, EGT 152, MAT 110)

 

MET 231

MACHINE DESIGN

4.0 Credits

This course covers the design and applications of machine elements such as shafts, couplings, springs, brakes, clutches, gears and bearings. It also covers the applications of principles of DC/AC, statics, strength of materials, engineering drawing and dynamics to the design of simple machines. (Prerequisite: EET 235, EGT 265, MET 213, MET 224)

 

MGT 101

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of management theories, emphasizing the management functions of planning, decision making, organizing, leading and controlling.

 

MGT 120

SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of small business management and organization, forms of ownership and the process of starting a new business. (Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of credit)

 

MGT 201

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of personnel administration functions within a business organization. Major areas of study include job analysis; recruitment, selection and assessment of personnel; and wage, salary and benefit administration.

 

MGT 230

MANAGING INFORMATION RESOURCES

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the development, use and management of information resources and systems in business and industry. (Prerequisite: CPT 101)

 

MGT 240

MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of various structured approaches to managerial decision making. The student will apply knowledge acquired in previous course work. (Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of credit)

 

MGT 255

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of effective individual and group behavior in an organization to maximize productivity and psychological and social satisfaction.

 

MKT 101

MARKETING

3.0 Credits

This course covers an introduction to the field of marketing with a detailed study of the marketing concept and the processes of product development, pricing, promotion and marketing distribution.

 

MKT 110

RETAILING

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the importance of retailing in American business and covers the concepts of store location, layout, merchandising, display, pricing, inventory control, promotional programs and profit management.

 

MKT 120

SALES PRINCIPLES

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the personal selling process with special emphasis on determining customer needs and developing effective communications and presentation skills.

 

MKT 240

ADVERTISING

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the role of advertising in the marketing of goods and service, including types of advertising, media, how advertising is created, agency functions and regulatory aspects of advertising.

 

MKT 260

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the marketing system from the decision-maker's view, including how marketing strategies are planned and utilized in the marketplace. (Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of credit)

 

MKT 270

INTERNET RESEARCH AND MARKETING

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of utilizing the internet for research and marketing. The course includes the use of analytical skills, database, searches, and organization/presentations.

 

MLT 102

MEDICAL LAB FUNDAMENTALS

3.0 Credits

This course introduces basic concepts and procedures in medical laboratory technology. (Prerequisite: acceptance to MLT program)

 

MLT 104

BASIC MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

2.0 Credits

This course introduces the study of basic concepts of medical microbiology. (Prerequisites: MLT 102)

 

MLT 108

URINALYSIS AND BODY FLUIDS

3.0 Credits

This course introduces the routine analysis and clinical significance of urine and other body fluids. (Prerequisites: CHM 110, MLT 102)

 

MLT 110

HEMATOLOGY

4.0 Credits

This course provides a study of the basic principles of hematology, including hemoglobins, hematocrit, white and red counts, and identification of blood cells. (Prerequisites: MLT 102)

 

MLT 115

IMMUNOLOGY

3.0 Credits

This course provides a study of the immune system, disease states and the basic principles of immunological testing. (Prerequisites: BIO 211, MLT 110)

 

MLT 120

IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY

4.0 Credits

This course introduces the theory and practice of blood banking including the ABO, Rh and other blood group systems, compatibility testing and HDN. (Prerequisites: MLT 115, MLT 210)

 

MLT 130

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

4.0 Credits

This course focuses on the study of nutritional, functional and excretional chemicals in blood and body fluids, including testing techniques and clinical significance. (Prerequisites: CHM 110, MLT 260)

 

MLT 205

ADVANCED MICROBIOLOGY

4.0 Credits

This course provides a detailed study of microorganisms and the currently accepted procedures for identification of these microorganisms in the clinical laboratory. (Prerequisites: MLT 104, MLT 260)

 

MLT 210

ADVANCED HEMATOLOGY

4.0 Credits

This course provides a study of the diseases of blood cells and other hematologic procedures, including coagulation. (Prerequisites: BIO 211, MLT 110)

 

MLT 230

ADVANCED CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

4.0 Credits

This course includes advanced theory, principles and instrument techniques used in clinical chemistry. (Prerequisite: MLT 130)

 

MLT 260

CLINICAL PRACTICUM I

3.0 Credits

This course provides clinical experience in a supervised setting for developing technical proficiency in routine laboratory procedures. (Prerequisites: MLT 108, MLT 210)

 

MLT 270

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS 1

2.0 Credits

This course provides sequential practical experience in selected areas of a supervised clinical setting. (Prerequisites: MLT 120, MLT 205, MLT 230, MLT 260)

 

MTT 101

INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE TOOL

2.0 Credits

This course covers the basics of measuring tools, layout tools, bench tools and the basic operations of lathes, mills and drill presses.

 

MTT 102

MACHINE TOOL BASICS

3.0 Credits

This course will provide the nonmachine tool major with an overview of the capabilities of precision machining using conventional and computer-numeric-controlled machine tools. The student will become familiar with the machine-tool portion of manufacturing primarily through demonstrations.

 

MTT 121

MACHINE TOOL THEORY I

3.0 Credits

This course covers the principles involved in the production of precision metal parts. (Corequisites: MAT 100, MTT 122)

 

MTT 122

MACHINE TOOL PRACTICE I

4.0 Credits

This course covers practical experiences using the principles in Machine Tool Theory I. (Corequisites: MAT 100, MTT 121)

 

MTT 123

MACHINE TOOL THEORY II

3.0 Credits

This course covers the principles involved in machining parts using machine tools, including lathes, mills, drill presses, jig bores and the attachments for each. (Prerequisites: MTT 121, MTT 122; Corequisite: MTT 124)

 

MTT 124

MACHINE TOOL PRACTICE II

4.0 Credits

This course covers the practical application of the principles in Machine Tool Theory II. (Prerequisites: MTT 121, MTT 122; Corequisite: MTT 123)

 

MTT 141

METALS AND HEAT TREATMENT

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the properties, characteristics and heat treatment procedures of metals. (Prerequisites: MTT 123, MTT 124)

 

MTT 143

PRECISION MEASUREMENTS

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of precision measuring instruments. (Prerequisites: MAT 100, MTT 121, MTT 122)

 

MTT 147

TOOL AND CUTTER GRINDING

2.0 Credits

This course covers theoretical and practical training in cutting tools, cutting tool angles, the mechanics of material removal, and the operations of tool and cutter grinding equipment. (Prerequisites: MAT 101, MTT 123, MTT 124)

 

MTT 161

MACHINE TOOL MAINTENANCE THEORY

2.0 Credits

This course covers maintenance requirements necessary for the upkeep and operations of a machine shop. (Prerequisites: MTT 121, MTT 122)

 

MTT 162

MACHINE TOOL MAINTENANCE PRACTICE

4.0 Credits

This course covers a variety of maintenance tasks necessary for the upkeep and operations of a machine shop. (Prerequisites: MTT 123, MTT 124, MTT 161)

 

MTT 166

PLASTICS OPERATIONS

3.0 Credits

This course covers plastics processes and shop application of the processes. (Prerequisites: MTT 123, MTT 124; Corequisite: MTT 246)

 

MTT 171

INDUSTRIAL QUALITY CONTROL

2.0 Credits

This course covers the methods and procedures of quality control. (Prerequisites: MAT 101, MTT 143)

 

MTT 212

TOOL DESIGN

4.0 Credits

This course is a study of the development, material selection, manufacturing and machining procedures necessary in the production of tools and tooling. (Prerequisites: EGT 106, MTT 123, MTT 124)

 

MTT 215

TOOL ROOM MACHINING I

4.0 Credits

This course covers advanced machine tool operations, including an introduction to basic die making. (Prerequisites: MTT 123, MTT 124)

 

MTT 216

TOOL ROOM MACHINING II

4.0 Credits

This course covers advanced machine tool operations, including complex die operations. (Prerequisite: MTT 215)

 

MTT 246

PLASTIC MOLDMAKING I

2.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to moldmaking and plastics. (Prerequisites: MTT 123, MTT 124; Corequisite: MTT 166)

 

MTT 247

PLASTIC MOLDMAKING II

3.0 Credits

This course is an advanced study of moldmaking and plastics. (Prerequisites: MTT 166,
MTT 246)

 

MTT 250

PRINCIPLES OF CNC

3.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to the coding used in CNC Programming. (Prerequisites: EGT 106, MTT 123, MTT 124; Corequisites: MAT 102, MTT 252)

 

MTT 252

CNC SETUP AND OPERATIONS

4.0 Credits

This course covers CNC setup and operations. (Prerequisites: EGT 106, MTT 123, MTT 124; Corequisites: MAT 102, MTT 250)

 

MTT 253

CNC PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the planning, programming, selecting tooling, determining speeds and feeds, setting up, operating and testing of CNC programs on CNC machines. (Prerequisites: MTT 250, MTT 252; Corequisite: MAT 168)

 

MUS 105

MUSIC APPRECIATION

3.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to the study of music with focus on the elements of music and their relationships, the musical characteristics of representative works and composers, common musical forms and genres of various Western and non-Western historical style periods, and appropriate listening experiences.

 

MUS 110

MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS

3.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to the elements of music and music notation with keyboard applications. Topics covered include intervals, scales, rhythm, meter, elementary ear training and basic keyboard harmony.