May 22, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Explanation of the Mississippi Junior and Community College Uniform Course Numbering System.

The letter prefix identifies the subject field to which the course belongs. Example: ACC indicates the accounting field. Reading from the left side of a series of digits, the first digit designates the year (1 indicates freshman year, 2 indicates sophomore year). The second digit designates the grouping of courses. The third digit designates the sequence of the course groups. The fourth digit designates the semester credit hours awarded for the course.

ACC (1)213 - freshman (first) year
ACC 1(2)13 - indicates course grouping
ACC 12(2)3 - indicates the sequence (second course in a sequence)
ACC 122(3) - indicates number of semester hours credit awarded (three)

 

Commercial Truck Driving

  
  • DTV 1212 - Commercial Truck Driving Refresher Course


    Career and Technical Education

     

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Provides individuals that hold a current Class A, CDL a review of skills and knowledge which relate to fundamental instruction on safety, rules and regulations, driving practices, air brakes, hazardous materials, and emergencies.  Includes instruction and practive in performing vehicle inspections, coupling and uncoupling, maneuvering, backing, and driving a tractor-trailer truck under varying road and climate conditions.

  
  • DTV 1923 - Special Problems


    Career and Technical Education  

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Discuss the fundamental information to be prepared to pass the General Knowledge Test, Driving Safety, Transporting Cargo Safely, Transporting Passengers Safely, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Doubles and Triples, Tank Vehicles. Special sections on Hazardous Materials, School Bus, Pre-Trip Inspection Test, Basic Control Skill, and On the Road Driving.


Computer Science

  
  • CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I


    Liberal Arts  

    Class Hours: 3 semester hours credit-lecture/lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to teach computer applications to include: word-processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, presentation design, and electronic communications.

  
  • CSC 1213 - Visual Basic Computer Programming I


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to introduce the writing of event-driven programs using the VISUAL BASIC computer programming language with emphasis on problem solving, documentation, program statements, algorithms, and common routines.

  
  • CSC 1613 - Computer Programming I


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to problem-solving methods and algorithm development; designing, debugging, looping, scope rules, functions, and a variety of applications in an object-oriented programming language. Course has lecture and lab components.

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 2134  or previous programming experience or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CSC 2134 - Programming I with C++


    Liberal Arts  

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture and a required lab component.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    An introduction to problem solving methods, algorithm development, designing, debugging, and documentation in C language with a variety of applications including: I/O statements, arithmetic, logical, conditional, looping, methods/functions, and array processing.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): MAT 1313  or previous programming experience or permission of instructor.
  
  • CSC 2144 - Programming II with “C++”


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is designed to be a continuation of program and algorithm development and analysis, search/sort methods, dynamic memory management, abstract data types and object-oriented design, designing and debugging larger programs. (Course has a required lab component.)

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 2134  or previous programming experience or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CSC 2623 - Computer Programming II


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a continuation of the object-oriented language from CSC 1613 . This includes advanced program development, algorithm analysis, string processing, recursion, internal search/sort methods, simple data structures, debugging, and testing of large programs. (Course has lecture with integrated lab componets.)

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 1613  or previous programming experience or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CSC 2844 - Data Structures


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course includes advanced data abstraction adn corresponding algorithms, memory management, searching and sorting techniques, hash tables, and alforithm analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 2144  or CSC 2623  or previous programming experience or permission of the instructor.

Construction Equipment Operation

  
  • CEV 1213 - Safety I


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hour lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Personal safety, fire safety, rules for safety of each machine to include pre-start, operational, post-operation, and traffic.

  
  • CEV 1222 - Safety II


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Pedestrian safety, safety communications, and safety procedures in working near utilities.

  
  • CEV 1313 - Service and Preventative Maintenance I


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Characteristics of oils and greases, fuel handling procedures, and performing minor mechanical maintenance. Practice includes servicing a fuel filter system and changing engine oil.

  
  • CEV 1323 - Service and Preventative Maintenance II


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Lubrication procedures; servicing air filters; servicing cooling systems; servicing hydraulic systems; and installation, removal, and storage of batteries.

  
  • CEV 1416 - Equipment Operation I


    Career and Technical Education

     

     

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 10 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 6

    This course focuses on the application of proven management principles and techniques to the management of safety and health and loss control programs.

     

  
  • CEV 1426 - Equipment Operation II


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 10 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 6

    Operation of the dozer, loader, and excavator. Includes the controls and basic skills performed with each machine and completing assignments by verbal and written instructions.

  
  • CEV 1514 - Grade Work I


    Career and Technical Education.

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    Setting and checking of grade stakes that are used on job sites. Instruction and practice of transferring elevations are also included.

  
  • CEV 1524 - Grade Work II


    Career and Technical Education

     

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    Additional instruction and practice regarding the setting and checking grades. Also, instruction and practice on the  compaction of various materials.            


Cooperative Education

  
  • COE 1011 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1012 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1013 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1021 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1022 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1023 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

     

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1031 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1032 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1033 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1041 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1042 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.

  
  • COE 1043 - Cooperative Education


    Liberal Arts

     

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Cooperative Education is an educational process designed to expand the student’s learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Co-op integrates classroom study with supervised on-the-job experience that is related to the student’s academic college major. The student combines periods of college with work periods that may be in business, industry, social services, or private agencies. A coordinator arranges these work periods with the employees.


Cosmetology

  
  • COV 1122 - Cosmetology Orientation


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: Three hours lecture and 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course will cover the history, career opportunities, life skills, professional image, Mississippi Cosmetology laws, rules and regulations and communicating for success in the cosmetology industry. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

  
  • COV 1245 - Cosmetology Sciences I


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: Three hours lecture and 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 5

    This course consists of the study of bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

  
  • COV 1255 - Cosmetology Sciences II


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: Three hours lecture and 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 5

    This course consists of the study of anatomy and physiology. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices safety precautions associated with each.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): COV 1245 .
  
  • COV 1263 - Cosmetology Sciences III


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course consists of the application and demonstration of chemistry and electricity. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

    Prerequisite(s): COV 1255 .
  
  • COV 1426 - Hair Care I


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 12 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 6

    This course consists of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; wigs and hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

  
  • COV 1436 - Hair Care II


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 12 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 6

    This course consists of the advanced study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; wigs and hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): COV 1426 .
  
  • COV 1443 - Hair Care III


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 9 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course consists of the practical applications of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): COV 1436 .
  
  • COV 1522 - Nail Care I


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

  
  • COV 1532 - Nail Care II


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): COV 1522 .
  
  • COV 1542 - Nail Care III


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): COV 1532 .
  
  • COV 1622 - Skin Care I


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course consists of the introduction to basic skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

  
  • COV 1632 - Skin Care II


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course consists of basic skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): COV 1622 .
  
  • COV 1642 - Skin Care III


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 6 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course consists of advanced skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): COV 1632 .
  
  • COV 1722 - Salon Business I


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course will cover preparing to operate a successful salon. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

  
  • COV 1732 - Salon Business II


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    This course will cover operating a successful salon and seeking employment. Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.

    Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): COV 1722 .

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRJ 1313 - Introduction to Criminal Justice


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    History, development, and philosophy of law enforcement in a democratic society, introduction to agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice; career orientation.

  
  • CRJ 1323 - Police Administration and Organization


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Principles of organization and administration in law enforcement as applied to the law enforcement agencies; introduction to concepts of organizational behavior.

  
  • CRJ 1363 - Introduction to Corrections


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    An overview of the correctional field; its origins, historical and philosophical background, development, current status, relationship with other facets of the criminal justice system and future prospects.

  
  • CRJ 1383 - Criminology


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    The nature and significance of criminal behavior. Theories, statistics, trends, and programs concerning criminal behavior.

  
  • CRJ 2333 - Criminal Investigation


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A study of principles of investigation, proper fcollection, documentation, and preservation of evidence.

  
  • CRJ 2513 - Juvenile Justice


    Liberal Arts 

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    The role of police in juvenile delinquency and control. Organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies. Processing, detention, and disposition of cases. Statutes and court procedures applied to juveniles.

    Prerequisite(s): CRJ 2333 .

Culinary Arts Technology

  
  • BPT 2324 - Advanced Cakes and Patisserie


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is designed for students to apply fundamental skills of icing cakes in creating special occasion cakes. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in making various flowers out of modeling chocolate, marzipan, and gum paste. Students are introduced to covering and glazing special occasion cakes with rolled fondant and build their piping skills through intricate patterns and techniques.

  
  • CUT 1114 - Culinary Principles I


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    Fundamentals of food preparation and cookery emphasizing high standards for preparation of meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, stocks, sauces, and farinaceous items.

  
  • CUT 1124 - Culinary Principles II


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course offers advanced study and application of Culinary Principles I to polish and perfect the techniques of food preparation and cookery emphasizing high standards for food preparation.

  
  • CUT 1134 - Principles of Baking


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course focuses on fundamentals of baking science, terminology, ingredients, weights and measures, and formula conversion and storage . Students will prepare yeast goods, pies, cakes, and quick breads. Use and care of equipment will implemented.

  
  • CUT 1514 - Garde Manger


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides orientation to garnishing, preparation of charcuterue items, cold foods, and buffet presentation. It explores the various duties of the modern garde manger.

    Prerequisite(s): CUT 1114  , Culinary Arts, or permission of instructor.
  
  • CUT 2223 - Menu Planning and Facilities Design


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course focuses on the principles and concepts of menu planning, menu formats, and layout with regard to a wide variety of eating habits and taste of the dining public. Emphasis will be on pricing, menu design, merchandising, tools, nutritional considerations, schedules, and profitability. Effective planning and layout of kitchen and equipment will also be emphasized.

  
  • CUT 2243 - Dining Room Management


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course focuses on management of a restaurant dining room including good housekeeping techniques, fine food, and efficient service. It covers French, Russian, American, and English waited table service, limited service, counter, tray, and catering. Emphasis will be placed on staffing, scheduling, controls and skill required to effectively supervise a dining room operation.

  
  • CUT 2314 - American Regional Cuisine


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This exploration of the American Cuisine concept emphasizes freshness, seasonality, nutrition, indigenous ingredients, and presentation. It is a thorough study into the cuisine characteristics and traditions of the various regions of the United States of America.

    Prerequisite(s): CUT 1124  , Culinary Principles II, or by permission of instructor.
  
  • CUT 2424 - International Cuisine


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of cuisines of the world with emphasis on use of authentic ingredients, methods, and terminology.

  
  • CUT 2923 - Supervised Work Experience in Culinary Arts Technology


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 3-18 hours externship.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience. Credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours.

  
  • HRT 1123 - Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Designed as an introduction to the hospitality and tourism industry. The course includes discussions and industry observations to discover the opportunities, trends, problems, and organizations in the field.

  
  • HRT 1213 - Sanitation and Safety


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Basic principles of microbiology, sanitation, and safety procedures for a food service operation. Implementation of sanitation procedures, cost control, and risk reduction standards in a hospitality operation are covered. ServSafe Sanitation Certification from the National Restaurant Association is offered as part of this course.

  
  • HRT 1223 - Restaurant and Catering Operations


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course focuses on principles of organizing and managing food and beverage facilities and catering operations.

  
  • HRT 1541 - Hospitality Seminar


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    Students will build professional development skills necessary for success in hospitality and tourism management.

  
  • HRT 2613 - Hospitality Supervision


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course focuses on supervisory skills in leadership styles, communication skills, motivational techniques, employee training techniques, and evaluation methods.


Diesel Equipment Technology

The Diesel Equipment Technology Program is an instructional program that provides students with competencies required to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment, including agricultural tractors, commercial trucks, and construction equipment. The program includes instruction in inspection, repair, and maintenance of engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, and other components.

  
  • DET 1114 - Fundamentals of Equipment Mechanics


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This is a course designed to provide review and update of safety procedures; tools, and equipment usage; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; and operating principles of diesel eengines.

  
  • DET 1213 - Hydraulic Brake Systems


    This is a course designed to provide diagnosis and repair of hydraulic brake systems, includes instruction in hydraulic and mechanical systems, power assist units, and anti-lock braking systems

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

  
  • DET 1223 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This is a course designed to provide diagnosis, service, and repair of electrical and electronic systems on diesel engines, includes to general systems diagnosis, starting and  charging systems.

  
  • DET 1263 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This is a course designed to provide diagnosis, service, and repair of electrical and electronic systems on diesel engines, includes instruction on lighting systems, gauges and warning devices, and related electrical systems.

  
  • DET 1364 - Diesel Systems I


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This is a course designed to provide diagnosis, service, and repair of basic engine operating principles, with an emphasis on cylinder head and valve train engine block.

  
  • DET 1374 - Diesel Systems II


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This is a course designed to provide skills and knowledge related to the diagnosis, service, and repair of lubrication systems, cooling system, and air induction and exhaust systems.

  
  • DET 1614 - Preventive Maintenance and Service


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This is a course designed to provide practice in the preventive maintenance of diesel powered equipment, includes instruction in general preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

  
  • DET 1713 - Transportation Power Train


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This is a course designed to provide diagnosis, service, maintenance, and repair of power train units on transportation equipment, includes instruction on clutch, manual transmissions, drive shafts, and drive axles.

  
  • DET 1813 - Air Conditioning and Heating Systems


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This is a course designed to provide skills and knowledge related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and heating systems used in commercial equipment, includes instruction in theories and operating principles, A/C system diagnosis and repair, clutch and compressor repair, evaporator and condenser repair, and heating system repair.

  
  • DET 2113 - Welding for Diesel Equipment Technology


    Career and Technical Education

     

     

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This is a course designed to provide basic welding and cutting techniques which includes fundamental procedures and safety, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, shielded metal-arc welding, and metal inert gas welding procedures.

  
  • DET 2253 - Steering and Suspension Systems


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This is a course designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy duty steering and suspension systems.  Includes instruction in steering column and steering gear, power steering unit, steering linkage, suspension, wheel alignment, and related components diagnosis and repair.

  
  • DET 2273 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge associated with the diagnosis, service, and repair of electrical and electronic systems on diesel engines, includes instruction in electronic fuel management systems.

  
  • DET 2383 - Diesel Systems III - Compare to Preventive Maintenance & DS II


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A basic course to provide students with an opportunity to diagnosis, service, and repair of general engine operations and fuel system operations.

     

  
  • DET 2513 - Hydraulic/Hydrostats II


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This is a course designed to provide diagnosis and repair of hydraulic brake systems, includes instruction in hydraulic and mechanical systems, power assist units, and antilock brakiing systems.

  
  • DET 2523 - Heavy Equipment Power Trains


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A basic course to provide students with maintenance and repair of fluid power and hydrostat transmissions used on heavy equipment to include operation and diagnosis and repair of system components.

  
  • DET 2911 - Special Problem/Projects in Diesel Equipment Technology


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 2 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 1

    A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Diesel Equipment Repair and Service courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project.

  
  • DET 2912 - Special Problem/Projects in Diesel Equipment Technology


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 4 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 2

    A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Diesel Equipment Repair and Service courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project.

  
  • DET 2913 - Special Problem/Projects in Diesel Equipment Technology


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 6 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Diesel Equipment Repair and Service courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project.

  
  • DET 2915 - Special Problem/Projects in Diesel Equipment Technology


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 10 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 5

    A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Diesel Equipment Reapir and Service courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project.

  
  • DET 2916 - Special Problem/Projects in Diesel Equipment Technology


    Career and Technical Education

    Class Hours: 12 hours lab
    Semester Credit Hours: 6

    A Course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Diesel Equipment Repair and Service courses. The instructor and student work closely together to seldect a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project.


Early Childhood Education Technology

  
  • CDT 1113 - Early Childhood Profession


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides an introduction to the profession of early childhood, types of early childhood programs, and theories of child development. Students are required to develop observational skills through laboratory experience.

  
  • CDT 1214 - Infant and Toddler Development


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides knowledge concerning the care and development of infants and toddlers in early childhood programs. Practice of infant and toddler caregiving skills (birth to 36 months) in group settings is given in classroom laboratory or collaborative centers.

  
  • CDT 1224 - Preschool and Primary Development


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides knowledge concerning the care, development and education of preschool children in group settings and school age children in after school and summer programming. Practice is given in preschool and primary child caregiving in group settings through classroom laboratory experiences or collaborative centers. (ages 3-8).

  
  • CDT 1313 - Creative Arts for Young Children


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides knowledge of the creative arts and strategies for developing and implementing creative art experiences, both as a means of creative expression and as a part of integrated learning with children birth to age eight. Experiences will be implemented during Practicum.

  
  • CDT 1343 - Child Health, Safety and Nutrition


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides knowledge of general health, safety, and nutrition practices in the care and education of young children that includes health and safety issues required by the Mississippi Department of Health (MDH) Regulations Governing Licensure of Childcare Facilities and referenced in the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R) and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R). A student must pass First Aid/ CPR training to pass this class and to advance in the ECET program.

  
  • CDT 1713 - Language and Literacy Development for Young Children


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides knowledge of oral and written language development of young children and the strategies for the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate language and literacy experiences throughout the curriculum. The Mississippi Early Learning Standards, Infant Toddler Standards, Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R), and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R) are utilized. Activities will be implemented during Practicum.

  
  • CDT 2233 - Guiding Social and Emotional Behavior


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides knowledge of the typical behaviors of young children at each stage of development, environmental influences affecting their behavior, and the practice of positive guidance principles by adult caregivers. Resources include the Mississippi Department of Health Regulations Governing Licensure of Childcare Facilities, Mississippi Early Learning Standards, Infant Toddler Standards, Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R), and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R). Lab activities will be implemented during Practicum.

  
  • CDT 2413 - Development of the Exceptional Child


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides knowledge of atypically developing children, family, and classroom intervention strategies and available support services. Legal, ethical, legislative, and family issues will be explored. Resources include Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R), and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R). Transportation to facilities for laboratory hours is the responsibility of the student.

  
  • CDT 2513 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides knowledge for establishing successful partnerships with children’s families and communities by creating respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families while involving families in their children’s development and learning. (ages birth to 8 years).

  
  • CDT 2613 - Methods, Materials and Measurements


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides knowledge of an integrated approach to planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood curriculum and environments. As students gain a broader understanding of young children, this knowledge will be reflected in their curriculum planning. Students will gain strategies for organizing, analyzing, and interpreting observation data to improve program quality and meet the needs of individual children. The learning experiences will be implemented during Practicum.

  
  • CDT 2714 - Social Studies, Math, and Science for the Young Children


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 4 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides knowledge of strategies for developing and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences in social studies, math, and science for young children. Lab activities with the children are implemented during Practicum.

  
  • CDT 2813 - Administration of Programs for Young Children


    Career and Technical Education  

    Class Hours: 3 hours lecture.
    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides knowledge of the development and administration of early childhood education programs. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of policies and procedures, organizational structure, management, and the quality measures through state agencies. 

  
  • CDT 2914 - Initial Practicum


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 8 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 120 clock hours of observation and supervised teaching in an approved early childhood setting. This course provides the application of evidence based best practices of early education principles and theories. Students work to create an environment that is safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate to promote an optimum learning environment for young children.

  
  • CDT 2944 - Advanced Practicum


    Career and Technical Education 

    Class Hours: 8 hours lab.
    Semester Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 180 clock hours of supervised teaching in an approved early childhood setting. The course is a capstone course which focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies throughout the daily routine using a unit of study for young children. It is usually the last course taken before completing of the program.


Economics

  
  • ECO 1113 - Introduction to Economics


    Liberal Arts  

    Semester Credit Hours: 3

    Basic principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics applied in the areas of social issues. To include the topics: health care, poverty, crime, pollution, inflation, markets, market failures and government debt.

 

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