MT 140 - Elementary Inferential Statistics

Fulfills SUNY General Education-Mathematics

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• define basic statistical terms;
• use key characteristics of a distribution to quantify the shape, center, and spread of the distribution;
• compute probabilities and apply the concepts of probability to confidence intervals and hypothesis tests;
• use a table, MINITAB/similar technology, and the binomial probability density function to compute expected values and probabilities associated with binomial experiments;                
• use a table of areas, and MINITAB/similar technology to compute relative frequencies and percentages associated with a continuous random variable with a normal distribution;
• use hypothesis tests to weigh inferences concerning means and proportions;             
• use a confidence interval to estimate and measure the accuracy of means and proportions; and
• use a scatter plot of bivariate data to visualize the relationship between variables, use the correlation coefficient to measure the strength and direction of the relationship, and compute and use functions (where appropriate) to describe a linear and non-linear relationship between the variables and make predictions.

MT 143 - Introductory Statistics I

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Mathematics.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• define basic statistical terms;
• use key characteristics of a distribution to quantify the shape, center, and spread of the distribution;
• compute probabilities and apply the concepts of probability to confidence intervals and hypothesis tests;
• use a table, MINITAB, and the binomial probability density function to compute expected values and probabilities associated with binomial experiments;
• use a table of areas, and MINITAB to compute relative frequencies and percentages associated with a continuous random variable with a normal distribution;
• use hypothesis tests to weigh inferences concerning means and proportions;
• use a confidence interval to estimate and measure the accuracy of means and proportions;
• use a scatter plot of bivariate data to visualize the relationship between variables, use the correlation coefficient to measure the strength and direction of the relationship, and compute and use a linear function (where appropriate) to describe a linear relationship between the variables and make predictions;
• draw a histogram, stem and leaf diagram, dotplot, boxplot and compute measures of central tendency and dispersion;
• make random selections of data and simulate experiments;
• compute probabilities for various distributions;
• compute normal distributions and sampling distributions of the mean;
• conduct hypothesis tests to weigh inferences concerning means and proportions;
• find interval estimates concerning means and proportions; and
• draw a scatter plot and regression line of a linear relationship between two variables, measure the strength and direction of the relationship, and where appropriate, make predictions using the aforementioned relationship.

MT 144 - Introductory Statistics II

• calculate conditional probability;
• test inferences about central tendency, standard deviation and goodness of fit using parametric methods;
• describe relationships using linear, nonlinear, and multiple regression;
• calculate correlations;
• calculate and extrapolate analysis of variance;
• extract inferences about central tendency, standard deviation and goodness of fit using parametric and non-parametric methods; and
• demonstrate knowledge of statistical methodologies using a personal computer and statistical software.

MT 167 - Discrete Mathematics

• recall and apply the basic logic principles;
• recognize and construct logically valid arguments;
• solve problems involving set operations;
• analyze, construct and apply binary relationships;
• design graphs and digraphs;
• determine an isomorphism;
• perform mathematical induction to prove basic problems;
• recognize and use the process of recursion;
• prove a relation is an equivalence relation;
• represent relations as Matrices and Digraphs;
• to understand the Konigsberg problem;
• understand growth and order notation; and
• perform operations with sequences and series.

MT 171 - Elements of Calculus with Technical Applications

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Mathematics.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of functions and function notation;
• identify and graph equations representing: parabola, circle, rational, and piecewise functions;
• compute limits, determine the slope of a tangent line and the derivative of a function using the delta process;
• determine the first and higher order derivative(s) of a function using the power, chain, product, and quotient rules;
• perform implicit differentiation;
• solve mechanical and electrical applications of the derivative;
• perform the lst and 2nd derivative tests, determine maximum and minimum values, points of inflection and sketch the graph of a function;
• analyze and solve maximum and minimum derivative application problems including related rates and optimization;
• determine the differential of a function and solve related problems;
• determine the indefinite integral of xⁿ and uⁿ functions, and apply these concepts to solve linear motion, series and parallel circuit problems;
• compute the definite integral of a simple function and determine area under a curve, area between curves and centroids;
• determine the derivatives of simple logarithmic functions and the anti-derivatives of simple exponential functions;
• determine volume by the method of solid of revolution (optional); and
• research a journal article from a publication in their field and prepare an abstract summarizing an application of calculus (optional).

Technology Objectives:

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with a graphing calculator in performing the following skills: changing modes, evaluating a function, graphing algebraic functions, finding roots of polynomials, points of intersection with axes, maximum, minimum, trace, and zoom.

Prerequisites: MT 122 or MT 126 or equivalent and/or appropriate mathematics level code.*
F/S (N)

*Level code is determined by Mathematics Department placement test and/or successful completion of math courses.

MT 175 - Survey of Calculus I

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Mathematics.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• define a function and relate this concept to graphing and modeling;
• perform the fundamental operations with functions, including composites;
• define a derivative using the limit concept and apply this definition to simple functions;
• differentiate functions using rules and techniques of differentiation;
• determine the continuity and differentiability of functions;
• calculate the second derivative and apply it to a variety of problems;
• interpret derivative information and apply to graphing simple polynomial and rational functions;
• analyze and solve word problems involving derivatives and integrals;
• interpret, graph and differentiate natural log and exponential functions;
• relate exponential functions to problems in business, biology, psychology;
• calculate, interpret and relate anti derivative of a function to the indefinite integral; and
• calculate and interpret the definite integral.

Technology Objectives:

• analyze and interpret the following based on a graphing calculator:
  • finding limits of functions;
  • using the calculator as a check in describing graphs of functions; and
  • finding areas of a region between two curves.
• using the graphing calculator in applications -  ex: expon decay, compound interest, etc.

MT 176 - Survey of Calculus II

• demonstrate skill in performing routine differentiation and integration of elementary functions including the sine, cosine, and tangent;
• identify, evaluate, and find the partial derivatives of a function of several variables, and apply this knowledge to solve relative extreme problems;
• apply the method of Lagrange multipliers to the solution of constrained optimization problems;
• perform integration by the methods of substitution and by parts, and apply these methods to the evaluation of definite integrals, approximate integration and improper integrals;
• identify and solve certain types of differential equations using separation of variables and, where applicable, find a numerical solution using Euler’s Method;
• analyze solutions of certain types of differential equations by employing quantitative methods;
• apply the techniques presented in the above objectives to problems in economics, business and the social sciences; and
• apply techniques of integration to the study of simple probability problems including expected value and variance of a continuous random variable, including examples of exponential, normal and standard normal density functions.
  
  If recommended optional topic is selected:
   
• recognize and construct nth Taylor polynomials for a given function f (x) at x = a. Define, recognize, and give examples of infinite series; and
• demonstrate skill in constructing Taylor series for simple functions and in their use for computational purposes.

MT 177 - Mathematical Analysis for Management

• define a function and relate this concept to graphing and modeling;
• perform the fundamental operations with functions, including composites;
• define a derivative using the limit concept and apply this definition to simple functions;
• differentiate functions using rules and techniques of differentiation;
• determine the continuity and differentiability of functions;
• calculate the second derivative and apply it to a variety of problems;
• interpret derivative information and apply to graphing simple polynomial and rational functions;
• analyze and solve word problems involving derivatives and integrals;
• interpret, graph and differentiate natural log and exponential functions;
• relate exponential functions to problems in business, biology, psychology;
• calculate, interpret and relate anti-derivative of a function to the indefinite integral; and
• calculate and interpret the definite integral.

Technology Objectives:

• analyze and interpret the following based on a graphing calculator:
  • finding limits of functions;
  • using the calculator as a check in describing graphs of functions; and
  • finding areas of a region between two curves.
• using the graphing calculator in applications – e.g. exponential decay, compound interest, etc.;
• demonstrate skill in performing routine differentiation and integration of elementary functions including the sine, cosine, and tangent;
• identify, evaluate, and find the partial derivatives of a function of several variables, and apply this knowledge to solve relative extreme problems;
• apply the method of Lagrange multipliers to the solution of constrained optimization problems;
• perform integration by the methods of substitution and by parts, and apply these methods to the evaluation of definite integrals, approximate integration and improper integrals;
• identify and solve certain types of differential equations using separation of variables and, where applicable, find a numerical solution using Euler’s Method;
• analyze solutions of certain types of differential equations by employing quantitative methods;
• apply the techniques presented in the above objectives to problems in economics, business and the social sciences; and
• apply techniques of integration to the study of simple probability problems including expected value and variance of a continuous random variable, including examples of exponential, normal and standard normal density functions.
  
  If recommended optional topic is selected:
   
• recognize and construct nth Taylor polynomials for a given function f(x) at x = a. Define, recognize, and give examples of infinite series; and
• demonstrate skill in constructing Taylor series for simple functions and in their use for computational p.

MT 180 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Mathematics.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• express solutions to equations and inequalities in set and interval notation (union, intersection and complements);
• sketch and analyze the basic forms, inverses and the behavior when transformed by translation reflection and scaling of the following functions: linear, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, radical piecewise defined and absolute value;
• solve basic equations and inequalities and identify the roots related to the functions in the second objective;
• rewrite rational expressions as the sum of partial fractions;
• sketch and analyze the graphs, inverses and transformations of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions;
• solve more advanced equations related to the exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions;
• identify arithmetic and geometric sequences and series;
• determine convergence or divergence of Geometric series;
• compute sums for finite and infinite convergent series;
• in 2-space, convert between rectangular and polar coordinates;
• be familiar with coordinates in 3-space;
• graph, solve and convert parametric equations;
• solve vector problems;
• perform vector operations including dot product and projections; and
• perform elementary row operations on matrices and solve systems of equations using matrices.

Technology Objectives:

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with a graphing calculator in performing the following skills: changing modes, point plotting, evaluating a function, graphing algebraic and transcendental functions, finding roots of a function, points of intersection, maximum and minimum, solving inequalities and equations, graphing equations which are not functions, matrices, system of inequalities.

Prerequisites: MT 126 or equivalent and appropriate mathematics level code.*
F/S (C, N, S)

*Level code is determined by Mathematics Department placement test and/or successful completion of math courses.

MT 181 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Mathematics.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• understand the meaning of the limit of a function, and evaluate limits of algebraic and trigonometric functions, including one-sided limits, by using limit theorems and algebraic techniques;
• define, understand, and determine continuity of a function at a point and on an interval;
• define the limit of a function;
• define precisely the derivative of a function and compute derivatives from this definition;
• interpret the derivative as instantaneous velocity, slope of the tangent line, and instantaneous rate of change of the function;
• compute the derivatives of algebraic functions using differentiation rules;
• compute higher order derivatives and interpret the second derivative of a rectilinear motion function as instantaneous acceleration;
• differentiate expressions involving exponential and logarithmic  functions;
• compute derivatives involving trigonometric functions;
• compute derivatives involving inverse trigonometric functions;
• compute derivatives of composite functions using the Chain Rule;
• perform implicit differentiation;
• solve related rate problems;
• define and compute and use the differentials dx and dy;
• state and use Rolle’s Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem for derivatives;
• compute limits of indeterminate forms by using L’Hopital’s Rule;
• make an accurate sketch of the graph of a function using information obtained from the calculus including critical numbers, the first and second derivatives tests for local extrema, test for increasing and decreasing functions, test for concavity, inflection points, and limits at infinity and infinite limits to determine horizontal and vertical asymptotes of a function;
• use a scientific graphics calculator and/or computer software package to reinforce and enhance topics involving limits, derivatives and anti-derivatives, integrals, and graphs;
• solve applied extreme value problems;
• define and compute anti-derivatives of elementary functions;
• find the area of a region bounded by a non-negative continuous function;
  y = f(x), the x-axis, x = a, and x = b using the definition of area as a limit.
• define and understand a partition, norm of a partition, and Riemann sum, and use these concepts to define the definite integral of a function as a limit of sums;
• know and use the Fundamental Theorems of Calculus to evaluate definite integrals;
• evaluate definite and indefinite integrals by the method of substitution.

MT 182 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

• evaluate definite and indefinite integrals by the method of substitution;
• use the integral as the limit of a Riemann sum to solve applied problems involving areas, volumes, arc length, work, surface area and if time permits, liquid pressure and force;
• compute indefinite integrals by “u” substitution, integration by parts, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions and by use of tables;
• estimate the value of a definite integral by using numeric approximation techniques consisting of: trapezoidal and Simpson’s Rule;
• ascertain whether an integral is improper and determine its convergence or divergence;
• apply appropriate tests to determine the convergence or divergence of sequences and series;
• compute Taylor, Maclaurin, and Power series expansion of certain functions, and where applicable, the derivatives and integrals of these series;
• convert rectangular to polar coordinates and vice versa and sketch graphs in both coordinate systems;
• compute the area under the curve using polar methods;
• convert equations in rectangular and polar form to parametric form and vice versa;
• use a hand held graphing calculator as a tool to reduce computational work and concentrate on the analytic aspects of a variety of problems;
• compute tangent lines and arc lengths using polar coordinates;
• demonstrate the skill to solve growth decay problems and separable differential equations;
• present the derivatives and integrals of the hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions

MT 191 - Applications of the Digital Computer

• use a computer operating system and editor;
• use a compiler and execute programs in a high-level language such as C++;
• identify and implement the basics of programming in a high-level language such as C++;
• calculate limit problems;
• construct and utilize branching techniques in a high-level language such as C++;
• know and implement the root finding methods of bisection Newton, and secant;
• design, write, and debug subroutine procedures;
• contrast the concepts of arrays and matrices;
• perform the operations of matrices;
• know and implement the Gauss Jordan method;
• change algorithms into programs;
• implement derivative programs;
• implement integration techniques on the computer;
• solve problems using derivatives and integration using programs written in a high-level language such as C++ (i.e., Kirchoff’s Law problem); and
• use graphing software.

MT 283 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

• compute the unit tangent and unit normal vectors for a given curve;
• determine the velocity and acceleration vectors of an object when the position vector is specified;
• calculate the sum, difference, dot and cross products of vectors;
• convert coordinates between rectangular, cylindrical and spherical systems;
• compute the partial derivatives for n space and determine related directional derivatives and gradients;
• calculate the maximum and minimum points in n space by use of Lagrange multipliers;
• perform multiple-integration and use this approach to calculate surface area, volume, centroids, and center of mass;
• evaluate line integrals and use this technique to calculate the amount of work performed; and
• identify the Divergence Theorem, Green’s Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem, and apply this to applications in physics.

Laboratory Objectives: At the end of the course, the student should be able to use the computer algebra system “Maple” for performing various mathematical procedures. These procedures include, but are not limited to the following:

• operations and computations;
  • simplifying and/or evaluating expressions and functions;
  • solving equations;
  • computing limits of functions of one and multiple variables;
  • differentiation: explicit, implicit, partial;
  • integrals;
    definite, indefinite,
    single, multiple, line
    in rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates
  • maximization and minimization with constraints; using LaGrange multipliers;
  • finding areas, surface areas and volumes in the various coordinate systems: rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates;
  • finding a tangent plane and a normal line for a surface in case the function has continuous partial derivative in x and y; and
  • finding a tangent and a normal to a space curve.
• two and three dimensional graphics;
  • graphing in rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates;
  • graphing parametric curves and surfaces in space;
  • plotting two or more functions at once;
  • graphing level curves of functions of two variables; and
  • graphing vector fields in two and three dimensions.
• matrices and vectors;
  • defining matrices and vectors;
  • matrix addition and multiplication; finding determinants and inverses; solving a linear system of equations;
  • dot and cross products; norms;
  • finding the area of a parallelogram and the volume of a parallelepiped;
  • finding the point on a line (or plane) that is closest to a given point not on the line (or the plane);
  • finding the extreme distances between a point and a curve; and
  • finding the intersection of a line and a surface.
• vector calculus;
  • applications on Green’s Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem.

MT 284 - Introduction to Differential Equations

• demonstrate an ability to classify differential equations into ordinary and partial, linear and nonlinear, and to tell the order of a given equation;
• solve and, where applicable, to graph the solutions of first order equations including linear and separable equations. Also, to apply this skill to problems in population dynamics, compound interest, and some problems in mechanics;
• solve second and possibly higher order homogeneous equations with constant coefficients by constructing fundamental sets of solutions and to use the methods of undetermined coefficients and possibly variation of parameters to solve corresponding non-homogeneous equations. The ability to solve such differential equations must extend to the case where the characteristic equation has real or complex roots;
• create and where appropriate, solve equations that model physical problems in vibratory motion and some LRC electrical circuits, and to graph and interpret solutions obtained therefrom.
• solve certain second order linear equations with variable coefficients by the use of infinite series. This skill is to extend to solutions near ordinary points, regular singular points, and to Euler equations;
• solve second order initial value problems using Laplace transform methods and to apply these methods to problems involving step functions, discontinuous forcing functions, and impulse functions;
• solve systems of first order linear equations with the aid of matrix methods, beginning with homogeneous systems with constant coefficients and extending to non-homogeneous systems. The student is expected to demonstrate skill in finding eigenvalues and eigenvectors and in constructing graphs and interpreting solutions of linear systems; and
• use the Euler method for finding numerical solutions of first order initial value problems.

Laboratory Objectives: At the end of the course the student should be able to use the computer algebra system “Maple” for performing various mathematical procedures. These procedures include, but are not limited to the following:

• introduction to the calculus and graphing capabilities of the math software package Maple;
• plot direction fields and solve first order differential equations;
• solve and graph solutions of second order ordinary differential equations;
• solve and graph solutions to a spring-mass system;
• solve and plot solutions to systems of damped/undamped electrical vibrations;
• plot direction fields and solve systems of differential equations; and
• find approximate solutions to differential equations using numerical methods (e.g., Euler)

MT 292 - Introduction to Linear Algebra

• solve systems of linear equations. Use matrix methods (Gaussian elimination, inverse matrices, Cramer’s Rule);
• carry out matrix computations (add, subtract, multiply) and to solve matrix equations using algebraic techniques;
• define the determinant function for any square matrix and be able to compute the value using a variety of methods (the definition, row reduction, expansion by cofactors);
• use the properties of determinants to simplify determinants;
• do computations with n-dimensional vectors and to generalize these ideas to general vector spaces;
• define, explain, and use the concepts of a spanning set, a linearly independent set, a basis and dimension for any vector space;
• define, explain and use the concepts of row space, column space, null space rank and nullity for any matrix;
• explain the mathematical equivalences between general vector space problems and systems of equations;
• define, explain, and use the concepts of eigenvector and eigenvalue, and use them to decide whether or not a matrix can be diagonalized;
• define, explain, and use the concept of a linear transformation;
• explain the equivalence between linear transformations and matrices; and
• prove and explain elementary results in linear algebra.

ME 104 - Technical Drawing

• apply ANSI and ISO standards;
• produce multi-view drawings;
• produce sectional and auxiliary views;
• perform layout procedures;
• sketch 2 dimensional drawings;
• read and interpret blueprints;
• use drafting instruments;
• use dimensioning and tolerancing techniques;
• describe and identify threads and fasteners;
• prepare Basic Technical Drawings and Sketches; and
• draw, Dimension and Interpret Multi-view Drawings.

ME 106 - Technical Drawing/AutoCAD

• create multi-view drawings;
• create, dimension, and interpret sectional and auxiliary views;
• sketch 2 dimensional drawings;
• read and interpret blueprints;
• will apply basic and advanced CADD skills for use within the Mechanical Engineering fields; and
• shall demonstrate the necessary commands and entities required to complete CADD engineering type drawings.

ME 114 - Analytical Mechanics

• understand basic fundamentals of engineering mechanics as they are used to their own end and also as they are used in subsequent courses of mechanics of materials and machine elements;
• determine and analize 2D, & 3D forces and force systems including moments and couples;
• determine centroids, center of gravity, and moment of inertia;
• analyze laws of friction and to implement application of friction; and
• determine the equilibrium of structures including trusses.

ME 120 - Industrial Refrigeration I

• fundamental items and concepts used by the refrigeration plant operator in the course of duty;
• the refrigeration cycle;
• physical properties of various refrigerants;
• refrigerant performance tables;
• compressor types;
• compressor operation and maintenance;
• lubrication, cooling units;
• condensers;
• high pressure receivers;
• purging non-condensable gases from the refrigeration system; and
• diagrams, tables.

ME 121 - Industrial Refrigeration II

• liquid feed to evaporators and vessels;
• direct expansion evaporators;
• gravity flooded evaporators;
• pumped liquid re-circulation systems;
• secondary refrigerants;
• heat exchangers;
• pressure enthalpy diagrams;
• two-stage; and
• defrost systems.

ME 122 - Industrial Refrigeration III

• compressor installation fundamentals;
• compressor alignment;
• compressor service and maintenance;
• vertical single acting compressors;
• v/w multi-cylinder compressors;
• screw compressors;
• evaporative condensers;
• unwanted liquid slop;
• troubleshooting; and
• energy savings.

ME 150 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials I

• write technical reports;
• utilize various manufacturing methods, processes; and
• test materials for engineering applications.

ME 151 - Lab for ME 150

• write technical reports;
• utilize various manufacturing methods, processes; and
• test materials for engineering applications.

ME 155 - Manufacturing Processes and Material I/ Laboratory

• create valuable technical reports using charts and graphs, which would analyze the relationship between different factors and would come up with an explanation, justification and demonstration of the related theory;
• analyze, evaluate, and discuss the application of different materials such as ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and alloys;
• analyze, evaluate, and discuss the application of different manufacturing processes such as casting, rolling, forging, welding, and sheet metal work; and
• analyze, evaluate, and apply different material tests such as hardness and universal tensile tests in order to justify and evaluate the capability of different materials.

ME 160 - Introduction to Computer Concepts in MET

• create documents using Microsoft Word Processing;
• create spreadsheets and graphs utilizing Microsoft Excel;
• apply PowerPoint to draw figures and prepare presentations;
• utilize internet applications;
• prepare databanks in ACCESS;
• utilize MathCAD to do calculus operations;
• use the personal computer to write technical reports; and
• learn software to solve engineering problems in mechanical engineering technology.

 

Prerequisites: MT 121 or MT 125
Concurrent Registration: ME 161 or permission of the instructor.
F (N)

ME 161 - Lab for ME 160

• use Microsoft Word Processing;
• use Microsoft Excel to do spreadsheet and graphs;
• use Power Point to draw figures and prepare presentations;
• utilize internet applications;
• use ACCESS for databanks;
• use MathCAD to do calculus operations;
• use the personal computer to write technical reports; and
• use software to solve engineering problems in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

ME 170 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials II/Laboratory

• analyze, evaluate and discuss utilization of glass, its processes and solve the related problems;
• analyze, evaluate and discuss utilization of plastics, its processes and solve the related problems;
• analyze, evaluate and discuss utilization of composites, its processes and solve the related problems;
• analyze, evaluate and discuss utilization of ceramics, its processes and solve the related problems;
• analyze, evaluate and discuss utilization of powder metallurgy, and solve the related problems;
• analyze, evaluate and discuss utilization of machining, and solve the related problems;
• analyze, evaluate and discuss utilization of non-traditional machining, and solve the related problems;
• analyze, evaluate and discuss utilization of Additive Manufacturing, and solve the related problems;
• analyze, evaluate and discuss utilization of automation, robotics, PLCs and solve the related problems; and
• create valuable technical reports using charts and graphs, which would analyze the relationship between different factors and would come up with an explanation, justification and demonstration of the related theory.

ME 180 - Instrumentation/Laboratory

• select, analyze, evaluate, and calibrate instruments for measurement and control of temperature, pressure, level, flow, humidity, etc;
• select, analyze, and evaluate instruments for their static and dynamic errors; and
• create valuable technical reports using charts and graphs, which would analyze the relationship between different factors and would come up with an explanation, justification and demonstration of the related theory.

ME 200 - Manufacturing Process and Materials II

• analyze utilization of manufacturing processes of materials such as glass, plastics, rubber, composites, ceramics, powder metallurgy, machining, non-traditional machining, surface proceses, automation, PLC programming and robotics. Other optional subjects as project can be listed as:
  • utilize cost analysis with fixed/variable production volumes;
  • utilize group technology;
  • obtain production line yield and unit product cost;
  • utilize programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).
  • utilize robotic manufacturing trainer and the related programming

ME 201 - Lab for ME 200

• analyze utilization of manufacturing processes. Also, student will understand some of the following optional topics:
  • utilize cost analysis with fixed/variable production volumes;
  • utilize basic CIM, DFM, CE, CAM, and lean manufacturing;
  • utilize group technology;
  • utilize job evaluation;
  • utilize assembly line balancing.
  • obtain production line yield and unit product cost;
  • analyze material handling including AGV & robotics;
  • analyze storage and warehousing;
  • utilize project management, Critical Path Method, perform resource allocation, optimize time and expense; and
  • utilize programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).

ME 250 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design

• will obtain basic and advanced CADD skills for use within the mechanical engineering fields; and
• will be able to construct multi-view drawings with dimensioning, and text per the ANSI standards.

Also, the course shall include the necessary commands and entities required to complete CADD engineering type drawings.  In addition, the course shall include a survey of wire frame and solid modeling fundamentals.

Prerequisites: ME 104, a basic drafting course and an understanding of basic drafting or permission of the instructor.
S (N)

ME 256 - Mechanics of Materials

• solve and analyze tensile, and compressive forces, stresses and strains;
• solve and analyze the shear stress and twisting angles due to torsion;
• solve and analyze the stresses generated in the part due to bending load;
• solve, analyze, draw and present shear and moment diagrams of the beams;
• recognize, select and apply different engineering materials for different applications;
• create safe yet economical designs using common materials under various conditions;
• perform standard material tests;
• solve problems manually and with the use of PC/software; and
• create valuable technical reports using charts and graphs, which would analyze the relationship between different factors and would come up with an explanation, justification and demonstration of the related theory.

ME 258 - Mechanics of Materials

• calculate tensile, and compressive forces, stresses and strains;
• calculate the shear stress and twisting angles due to torsion;
• calculate the stresses generated in the part due to bending load;
• calculate and draw shear and moment diagrams of the beams;
• make safe yet economical design and calculations involving common materials under various conditions;
• solve problems manually and with the use of PC/software;
• perform standard material tests; and
• write technical reports.

ME 259 - Lab for ME 258

• become familiar with material testing equipment;
• experience first-hand methods in setting up, test, and record test results; and
• write up formal reports, use reference books.

ME 260 - Instrumentation

• select, and calibrate instruments for measurement and control of temperature, pressure, level,etc;
• analyze instruments for static and dynamic errors; and
• write technical reports.

ME 261 - Lab for ME 260

• select, and calibrate instruments for measurement and control of temperature, pressure, level,etc.;
• analyze instruments for static and dynamic errors; and
• write technical reports.

ME 262 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

• understand United States (ANSI Y14.5-1994) and International (ISO and 1101) standards;
• apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing on drawings;
• perform inspection and measurements related to geometric tolerancing using CMM and optical comparator;
• analyze and do the calculations related to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; and
• write related technical reports.

ME 263 - Lab for ME 262

• understand United States (ANSI Y14.5-1994) and International (ISO & 1101) standards;
• apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing on drawings;
• perform inspection and measurements related to geometric tolerancing using CMM & optical comparator;
• analyze and do the calculations related to geometric dimensioning & tolerancing; and
• write related technical reports.

ME 265 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing/Laboratory

• understand United States (ANSI Y14.5-2009) and International (ISO & 1101) Standards;
• apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing on drawings;
• perform inspection and measurements related to Geometric Tolerancing using CMM & Optical Comparator;
• analyze and do the calculations related to Geometric dimensioning & tolerancing; and
• create valuable technical reports using charts and graphs, which would demonstrate the relationship between different factors and would come up with an explanation, and justification of the related theory.

ME 270 - Fluid Mechanics

• understand basic laws governing fluids, including conservation of mass, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and pressure drop concepts;
• select the proper formulas to solve fundamental problems in fluid (liquid and gas) mechanics;
• identify the empirical value of basic fluid properties from graphs, charts, tables, and find friction factor from the Moody’s diagram to calculate pressure drop;
• solve problems using the General Energy Equation problems for flow, elevation, pressure, velocity, power added (pumps) or extracted (turbines), and head losses both major and minor;
• running experiments and taking practical data from fluid apparatus; and
• writing technical report.

ME 271 - Lab for ME 270

• understand basic laws governing fluids, including conservation of mass, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and pressure drop concepts;
• select the proper formulas to solve fundamental problems in fluid (liquid and gas) mechanics;
• identify the empirical value of basic fluid properties from graphs, charts, tables, and find friction factor from the Moody’s diagram to calculate pressure drop;
• solve problems using the General Energy Equation problems for flow, elevation, pressure, velocity, power added (pumps) or extracted (turbines), and head losses both major and minor;
• set up and operate laboratory equipment pertaining to fluid mechanics theory, running experiments and taking practical data from fluid apparatus; and
• writing technical reports.

ME 272 - Applied Thermodynamics

• understand and use the fundamentals of thermodynamics; and
• be prepared for heat power and refrigeration, which are required in the application of thermodynamics.

ME 274 - Fluid Mechanics/Laboratory

• understand and discuss basic laws governing fluids, including conservation of mass, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and pressure drop concepts;
• select the proper formulas to solve and analyze fundamental problems in fluid (liquid & gas) mechanics;
• identify and apply the empirical value of basic fluid properties from graphs, charts, tables, and find friction factor from the Moody’s diagram to calculate and obtain pressure drop;
• solve and analyze problems using the Bernoulli energy equation and summing up the related portions of energy due elevation, pressure, velocity, pumps, turbines, and head losses;
• run experiments and take practical data from fluid apparatus to demonstrate and justify the validity of the related theories; and
• create valuable technical reports using charts and graphs, which would demonstrate the relationship between different factors and would come up with an explanation, and justification of related theories.

ME 280 - Fluid Power

• relate the principles of fluid mechanics and energy transfer to fluid power applications;
• identify the A.N.S.I.; national fluid power symbols and analyze fundamental circuits;
• formulate with theory, the solutions to problems of practical fluid power in industry;
• be able to use computer solutions for these applications;
• be able to setup the fluid power lab apparatus and take measurements; and
• write technical reports.

ME 281 - Lab for ME 280

• relate the principles of fluid mechanics and energy transfer to fluid power applications;
• identify the A.N.S.I., national fluid power symbols and analyze fundamental circuits;
• formulate with theory, the solutions to problems of practical fluid power in industry;
• be able to use computer solutions for these applications;
• be able to setup and operate laboratory equipment pertaining to fluid power theory and take measurements; and
• write technical reports.

ME 282 - Heat, Power and Refrigeration

• understand the applications of thermodynamics and thermal science;
• develop profound understanding of thermodynamics;
• use software for problem solving and writing a report;
• setup and operate laboratory equipment pertaining to heat power and refrigeration and take measurements; and
• write technical reports.

 

Prerequisites: MT 121 or MT 125
Concurrent Registration: ME 283 or permission of the instructor.
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ME 283 - Lab for ME 282

• understand the applications of thermodynamics and thermal science;
• develop profound understanding of thermodynamics;
• use software for problem solving and writing a report;
• setup and operate laboratory equipment pertaining to heat power and refrigeration and take measurements; and
• write technical reports.

ME 285 - Fluid Power/Laboratory

• recognize and relate the principles of fluid mechanics and energy transfer to fluid power applications;
• identify and apply the A.N.S.I.; National Fluid Power Symbols and analyze fundamental circuits;
• formulate and apply the theory to find and analyze the solutions to problems of practical fluid power in industry;
• utilize the related computer software to find solutions for fluid power applications;
• setup the fluid power lab apparatus, run experiments, and collect data by taking measurements; and
• create valuable technical reports using charts and graphs, which would demonstrate the relationship between different factors and help to develop an understanding, explanation, and justification for the related theory.

ME 286 - Heat Power and Refrigeration/Laboratory

• understand, and analyze the applications of thermodynamics and thermal science;
• develop profound understanding and the ability of analysis for thermodynamics;
• utilize computer software for problem solving and writing a report;
• setup and operate laboratory equipment pertaining to heat power and refrigeration and take measurements; and
• create valuable technical reports using charts and graphs, which would demonstrate the relationship between different factors and help to develop an understanding, explanation, and justification for the related theory.

ME 288 - Basic Electricity for Mechanical Equipment

• understand basic AC and DC circuit theory;
• understand basic control and power distribution as supplied in the field of mechanical equipment;
• become acquainted with the purpose use, and operation of contactors, starters, types of motor controls, and circuitry pertaining to mechanical equipment;
• setup and operate laboratory equipment pertaining to electricity;
• write technical reports; and
• use computer software to solve and analyze electronic power and control circuits.

ME 290 - Machine Design

• write technical reports;
• enable the student to make safe yet economical calculations for typical machine elements made of common engineering materials; and
• utilize computer applications (Finite Element Analysis, FEA) to design parts and problem solving.

ME 291 - Lab for ME 290

• write technical reports;
• enable the student to make safe yet economical calculations for typical machine elements made of common engineering materials;
• utilize computer applications (Finite Element Analysis, FEA) to design parts and problem solving;
• utilize a Capstone experience to complete a project by himself and the knowledge obtained in various courses; and
• use industrial catalogs for design and selection of standard stock parts.

ME 293 - Machine Design/Laboratory

• develop deep understanding of tensile, compression, shear and bending stresses in parts;
• understand and analyze the effect of combined stresses on the parts;
• understand and analyze the cyclic load and its role in the failure of a part;
• understand the different failure mechanisms and calculate Von Mises, Tresca and principal stresses;
• learn the design and utilization of machine components such as belt, chain, gear, spring, ball bearing, and bolts and nuts;
• make safe yet economical designs with the related calculations for typical machine elements made of common engineering materials;
• utilize a Capstone experience to complete a project by him/herself and the knowledge obtained in various courses;
• use industrial catalogs for design and selection of standard stock parts;
• utilize computer applications (such as Microsoft Excel and Finite Element Analysis, FEA) to design parts and solve problems; and
• create valuable technical reports using charts and graphs, which would demonstrate the relationship between different factors and help to develop an understanding, explanation, and justification for the related theory.

ME 298 - Mechanical Engineering Technology Internship or Technical Elective

• function effectively on teams;
• communicate effectively; utilize oral/written skills to communicate effectively in an engineering technology workplace; develop communicative skills essential for procuring a position, including resume, interview and related communications; understand the communication process and its roles in interpersonal communication and written correspondence;
• complete a job application package (cover letter, resume, etc.) and demonstrate effective job search and interview skills;
• recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning;
• understand professional ethical and social responsibilities;
• appreciate the respect for diversity and acknowledge contemporary professional, societal and global issues;
• commit to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement;
• apply basic mechanical engineering technology skills on the job; assist engineers, technologists, and technicians in the performance of various assignments which may involve fluid power, instrumentation, thermodynamics, electric machine systems, and machine design;
• demonstrate effective use of time and ability to manage stress; and
• identify and utilize effective human relation skills; demonstrate ability to accept and utilize constructive criticism to improve performance in the workplace; demonstrate ability to assess his/her job performance and personal habits as they relate to the workplace.

MH 100 - Fundamentals of Electronics

• examine direct current electricity in regards to voltage, current, resistance, and power;
• examine alternating current electricity in regards to voltage, current, resistance, and power;
• examine resistors, capacitors, inductors and transformers;
• demonstrate an understanding of logic gates;
• demonstrate the use of test equipment and construction of various electronic circuits; and
• design a Final Project with a presentation.

MH 102 - Commercial and Industrial Wiring

• perform commercial and industrial wiring in compliance with the NEC code;
• perform mathematical calculations on branch circuits and service entrance requirements;
• demonstrate electrical safety on the job according to NEC code;
• explain how to select the proper wiring method, cable, outlets and fixtures;
• interpret and generate electrical wiring plans;
• demonstrate how to troubleshoot power distribution systems;
• elect and use the correct tools for each job in a safe manner; and
• design a Final Project with a presentation.

MH 104 - Industrial Print Fundamentals

• understand the importance of electrical safety in the workplace;
• demonstrate the ability to read a commercial wiring print using industry standard symbols;
• demonstrate the ability to read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic prints and flow charts;
• identify details, markings, and machine parts from assembly drawings;
• explain how to find useful information on a flow diagram;
• identify components on prints represented by common symbols on hydraulic and pneumatic drawings;
• explain the contents of a set of building drawings; and
• design a Final Project with a presentation.

MH 106 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics

• read and interpret technical fluid power documentation in order to be able to consult with experts;
• present information and ideas about fluid power effectively in various contexts and formats, both written and oral;
• sketch basic flow diagrams of pneumatic and hydraulic systems;
• apply basic algebraic equations to the solution of problems involving pressure, area, torque, work, power, efficiency, Pascal’s Law, Ideal and General Gas Laws and other basic fluid power equations;
• read, analyze and utilize the technical documents such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams, timing diagrams, and function charts for the pneumatic and hydraulic components within a mechatronic system;
• locate, identify and document causes of malfunctions in pneumatic and hydraulic circuits based upon the technical documentation; and
• demonstrate safe working practices with pneumatic and hydraulic applications.

MH 140 - Motor Control

• analyze and compare the operation of DC machine theory, single-phase and three-phase AC motors;
• explain motor control circuits, sequence of operations and their functions performed;
• discuss the requirements of the National Electric Code as relevant to the safe installation and operation of motors and motor control circuits;
• perform troubleshooting of basic motor and motor circuits; and
• design a Final Project with a presentation.

MH 142 - Industrial Robotics and Automation

• explain how to activate and jog the robot;
• demonstrate how to recover from common program and robot faults;
• execute production operations;
• demonstrate how to create, modify and execute a material handling program;
• explain how to create and execute Macros;
• demonstrate how to monitor, force and simulate input and output signals;
• demonstrate how to backup and restore individual programs and files; and
• design a Final Project with a presentation.

MH 144 - Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers

• describe the components of a programmable logic controller system, specifically, the Allen Bradley SLC 500/5000;
• describe proper preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures;
• explain how to create, download, and test ladder logic programs; and
• design a Final Project with a presentation.

MH 146 - Mechanical Systems

• present information and ideas about mechanical components effectively in various contexts and formats, both written and oral;
• read, analyze and utilize the technical documents such as data sheets for components within a mechatronic system;
• read and interpret technical mechanical component documentation in order to be able to identify causes of malfunctions with automated material handling systems;
• apply basic algebraic equations to the solution of problems involving pressure, area, torque, work, power, efficiency, and power equations; and
• correct malfunctions in mechanical systems or correctly identify the expertise required to correct a malfunction.

MA 112 - Medical Law and Ethics

Ethical and bioethical topics in medicine, such as cloning, gene therapy, stem cell research, organ and tissue donation/transplantation, advanced directives, euthanasia, human development, and death and dying will be discussed as they apply to the roles of various healthcare professionals. Case studies and video presentations will be used to enhance classroom dialogs on ethical theories including deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, and others, which will be applied to the analysis of contemporary bioethical issues as per an instructor-defined schedule and will be included in an end-of-term research paper.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain human value development and examine the common theories and methods used in making value decisions;
• understand the historical background of rights and reasoning and the basic principles of health care ethics;
• describe the basics of the judicial system, including the sources of law, public and private law, and the court system;
• explain licensure and certification as it applies to health care professionals;
• define and explain both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) their importance in health care today;
• define the doctor-patient relationship;
• explain the medical professional’s role in providing confidentiality in professional relationships;
• describe the difference of the expressed and the implied contracts between physician and patient;
• define negligence and other medical-legal terms as they relate to the standard of medical care;
• recognize the role the medical professional has in maintaining medical records and their importance in defenses to professional liability suits;
• describe intentional torts and criminal offenses;
• define public duties and responsibilities and categorize the allocation of resources;
• explain employment safety and rights as well as those laws protecting consumers;
• define ethics;
• apply the principles of medical ethics as it relates to the American Medical Association and evaluate the implications for the practicing physician;
• define and apply the code of ethics for the various health professions;
• apply the ethical approaches of deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics and others to bioethical issues such as assisted reproduction, genetic engineering, stem cell research, organ donation, transplantation, and other contemporary issues in health care;
• discuss the theories of Maslow, Erikson and Kubler-Ross;
• discuss attitudes toward death and dying, including hospice and palliative care, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide as well as the use of advanced directives; and
• discuss healthcare as it relates to patients of other cultures (transcultural health care).          

MA 115 - Medical Terminology I

A course for health sciences professionals designed to provide skill in understanding and using medical terms. This course introduces fundamentals of word analysis, orientation to the body as a whole and common prefixes and suffixes. Anatomic and physiologic terminology, pathologic terminology, clinical procedures, laboratory tests, abbreviations and correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms relating to the body systems are stressed. Many body systems are included, such as digestive, urinary, male and female reproductive, nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• identify and define prefixes, suffixes and word roots;
• spell and use medical terms correctly;
• build the medical terms given definitions;
• analyze and define medical terms; and
• demonstrate understanding of medical terms as used in sentences, paragraphs, medical texts and case studies.

MA 117 - Medical Administrative Practice I

A study of medical office communications with a focus on written correspondence, telephone documentation, cultural diversity, verbal & non-verbal messages, therapeutic communication strategies, meeting agenda and minutes preparation, patient education resources, conference travel itineraries, and the processing of incoming and outgoing mail. A direct writing style for a specific purpose will be emphasized. Use of proper medical terminology, abbreviations, acronyms, eponyms, and sound-alike words will be integrated into sentence structure and proofreading. Use of library reference materials, internet and online databases will be used to conduct medical research on a disease prevention topic of interest. The impact of technologies on oral and written communication will be addressed.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Apply non-verbal communication skills by reading/using body language and recognizing barriers to communication
• Demonstrate active listening, reflection, restatement, and clarification therapeutic techniques to obtain a patient history
• Write correspondence with the purpose to inform/persuade, promote goodwill, and/or educate the patient in a medical office environment
• Create and format a community resources directory and a patient education pamphlet referencing library materials, and/or online databases to clarify medical terminology, abbreviations, eponyms, and acronyms used in medical correspondence
• Apply professional telephone techniques used in a medical office including directing, prioritizing, and documenting calls
• Participate in a mock staff meeting; prepare minutes and an agenda
• Create a travel itinerary for a national medical conference
• Learn techniques for processing incoming and outgoing mail in medical offices
• Explain the purpose of routine maintenance of administrative equipment
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with acceptable professional conduct standards such as appearance, quality of work, human relation skills, and reading skills
• Effectively manage time to complete required assignments

MA 119 - Medical Computer Applications I

Students will use computer hardware, software, and peripherals appropriate for a medical office environment. Use of the Microsoft Windows operating system to organize medical documents into appropriate folders and subfolders, use of search tools to find programs, folders and files, and customization of the desktop will be practiced. Microsoft Word applications will be applied when formatting a variety of medical documents including medical reports and forms, medical manuscripts, letters, and memos. Students will use mail merge functions, work with templates, create patient education flyers, and format medical facility newsletters.                                                                                                                                 

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of information technology essentials including computer hardware, software, peripherals, and computer security
• Apply Windows functions when organizing files and folders
• Create, format and edit medical business letters, memos, and tables using intermediate-level Word techniques
• Format medical reports and manuscripts using MLA and APA rules
• Apply Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts during document production
• Format brochures, newsletters and flyers using advanced word processing skills including columns, clipart, shapes, text boxes, tables, WordArt, etc.
• Create mail merged letters with fill-in fields, envelopes, and labels
• Design patient update form templates with password protection

MA 125 - Medical Terminology II

A course for health sciences professionals designed to provide skill in understanding and using medical terms. This course is a continuation of MA 115. Anatomic and physiologic terminology, pathologic terminology, clinical procedures, laboratory tests, abbreviations and correct pronunciation and spelling of medical terms relating to the body systems are stressed. Included are the respiratory, hematologic, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, integumentary, ophthalmic, otic and endocrine systems along with specialized areas of oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, pharmacology and psychiatry.  

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• identify and define prefixes, suffixes and word roots;
• spell and use medical terms correctly;
• build the medical terms given definitions;
• analyze and define medical terms; and
• demonstrate understanding of medical terms as used in sentences, paragraphs, medical texts and case studies.

MA 126 - Clinical Office Procedures

A lecture/laboratory course which is designed to provide the medical assistant with entry-level skills in clinical office procedures. Instruction includes fundamentals of patient care as practiced in a medical office during examination and treatment. Laboratory sessions provide practice in: organizing the examination or treatment area before, during and after patient care; procedures for sanitization, disinfection and sterilization; adhering to the OSHA standard, recording subjective and objective patient data; procedures for patient positioning and draping; measuring and recording vital signs; performing eye and ear procedures; assisting the physician with the examination, treatment and minor surgery; instructing patients in the preparation for x-ray and diagnostic imaging procedures; and identifying surgical instruments.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• describe and demonstrate medical aseptic practices that should be followed in a medical office;
• demonstrate the proper procedures for taking the vital signs of temperature, pulse, respiration, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure;
• collect data from the patient for use in the health history, take height and weight measurements, demonstrate proper placement and draping of a patient, and proper assisting techniques during the physical examination;
• demonstrate proper procedure for weighing and measuring the pediatric patient and growth chart plotting;
• demonstrate proper procedure for testing distance and near visual acuity and assessing color vision; perform an eye and ear irrigation and eye and ear instillation;
• demonstrate proper procedure for sanitizing office instruments, sterilizing articles using moist heat, and chemical disinfection;
• demonstrate proficiency in performing sterile dressing change;
• name and identify instruments used in minor office surgery and demonstrate proper use of each while maintaining a sterile field, and proper procedure for assisting in minor office surgery;
• describe patient preparation required for each of the following types of x-ray examinations: barium meal, barium enema, cholecystography, intravenous pyelography, colonoscopy, and diagnostic imaging procedures;
• enter patient information on medical chart;
• apply proper medical terminology in all of the above areas;
• explain the purpose of OSHA and identify OSHA guidelines;
• project a professional manner through professional appearance, attendance and promptness for class; and
• work as a team member.

MA 127 - Phlebotomy

 

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the function of phlebotomy in the healthcare Setting
• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of basic medical terminology and body systems
• State and adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to include universal precautions and infection control and other guidelines that may be provided both on campus as well as at the extern site
• State and adhere to all PHI rules and HIPAA regulations as specified by the extern site
• Follow departmental policies and procedures to correctly identify the patient and the labeling protocols of all patient specimens.
• Select appropriate evacuated tubes for routine blood collection
• List criteria for minimizing collection complications and specimen rejection by the laboratory
• Select appropriate veins and demonstrate proper collection techniques by venipuncture on adults
• Recognize the need for specialized collection techniques, the complications and special considerations associated with blood collection.
• Relate the importance of collection criteria, specimen storage and transport for routine and special tests
• Select appropriate collection systems for dermal punctures for adults, children and newborns as needed
• Demonstrate proper micro-collection techniques in the adult
• Perform common CLIA waived tests
• List the importance of quality control tools
• Demonstrate concern, competency and care when interacting with patients
• Identify the components of a quality assurance program
• Enter data into a computer following protocols as needed
• Use effective communication skills
• Apply the skills required to project an image of professionalism to include appearance, conduct, punctuality, competency and continuing education as feasible.
• Pass the National Association of Health Professional (NAHP) phlebotomy technician certification exam

MA 128 - Medical Administrative Practice II

• schedule new and established patient appointments and procedures using multiple types of appointment scheduling methods;
• manage established patient’s medical records including organization, maintaining, storing, and filing;
• perform banking procedure related to the healthcare setting including preparing a bank deposit and check endorsement;
• describe bookkeeping terms and perform accounts receivable procedures to a patient’s account;
• define medical insurance and coding terminology;
• obtain accurate insurance and billing information, then inform a patient of financial obligations for services rendered;
• display sensitivity and professionalism in the medical office setting.

MA 129 - Clinical Rotation Phlebotomy

This course requires you to participate in college sponsored off-site activities. According to SUNY policy #3200 (Admissions of Persons with Prior Felony Convictions), SUNY Erie must inquire if a student has a prior felony conviction before the student can participate in any college sponsored off-site activity. You can complete the screening at http://tinyurl.com/ErieBoxedOut or by using the QR code to the left. Failure to complete this screening will affect your participation in this class and may affect your grade.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the function of phlebotomy in the healthcare Setting
• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of basic medical terminology and body systems
• State and adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to include universal precautions and infection control and other guidelines that may be provided both on campus as well as at the extern site
• State and adhere to all PHI rules and HIPAA regulations as specified by the extern site
• Follow departmental policies and procedures to correctly identify the patient and the labeling protocols of all patient specimens.
• Select appropriate evacuated tubes for routine blood collection
• List criteria for minimizing collection complications and specimen rejection by the laboratory
• Select appropriate veins and demonstrate proper collection techniques by venipuncture on adults
• Recognize the need for specialized collection techniques, the complications and special considerations associated with blood collection.
• Relate the importance of collection criteria, specimen storage and transport for routine and special tests
• Select appropriate collection systems for dermal punctures for adults, children and newborns as needed
• Demonstrate proper micro-collection techniques in the adult
• Perform common CLIA waived tests
• List the importance of quality control tools
• Demonstrate concern, competency and care when interacting with patients
• Identify the components of a quality assurance program
• Enter data into a computer following protocols as needed
• Use effective communication skills
• Apply the skills required to project an image of professionalism to include appearance, conduct, punctuality, competency and continuing education as feasible.
• Pass the National Association of Health Professional (NAHP) phlebotomy technician certification exam.

MA 215 - Electronic Medical Records Lab

• Create and maintain patient charts within an electronic medical record using the MEDENT system.
• Identify different types of appointment scheduling methods within the EMR and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
• Differentiate between electronic medical records (EMR) and a practice management system (PMS).
• Identify the concept of Meaningful Use of the EMR as indicated by the HITECH Act and applies to EMR.
• Create, route and prioritize triage messages, reference emails, to-do lists, documents, results, reports and correspondence to other healthcare personnel.
• Enter and utilize health insurance and pharmacy information.
• Create progress notes to document chief complaint, vital signs, medications, allergies, vaccinations, immunizations and personal, family and social medical histories.
• Prepare prescriptions and x-ray/lab orders.
• Identify proper e-billing procedures using proper ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, adding appropriate diagnostic codes to a problem list and generate reports.
• Identify the proper procedure for release of medical records.
• Define Patient Navigator and describe the utilization of the Medical Assistant in this role.
• Develop a current list of community resources to facilitate referrals related to the healthcare needs of patients.
• Identify the proper procedure for release of medical records.

MA 216 - Clinical & Laboratory Skills

This course is designed to provide the Medical Assisting student with entry-level clinical and laboratory skills.

In Module I, students will learn the fundamentals of safety and preparedness, proper disposal of biohazard material and medical sharps waste, general fire safety, emergency eyewash and safety shower procedures, phlebotomy, medication administration of vaccines,  immunizations and injections, proper performance of electrocardiography (ECG) and spirometry, preventative care for male and female reproductive health and associated clinical procedures.

In Module II, laboratory sessions provide practice in proper procedures for patient preparation, collection, handling, storage and/or transportation of clinical specimens; CLIA-waived laboratory testing procedures, including reference ranges and their clinical significance; quality control and aseptic practices. Patient education for all procedures will be emphasized.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• List examples of biologic specimens and describe proper procedures for collection, handling, storage, and/or transport of these specimens;
• Instruct a patient in the prior preparation necessary and in what to expect during the collection of the specimen.
• Perform venipuncture on a simulator training arm using appropriate additives when necessary;
• Identify and define several categories of laboratory tests based on function and list the major tests included under each category;
• Apply quality control methods in all areas including advance patient preparation, specimen collection, handling, transportation, and laboratory testing;
• Identify and incorporate laboratory safety guidelines in performance laboratory test procedures;
• State the reference (normal) ranges for the more common laboratory tests;
• Demonstrate proper preparation and administration of oral medication; and correct handling of equipment and dosage for parenteral administration of medication;
• Demonstrate competency in the performance of selected laboratory procedures and/or diagnostic tests in the following categories:  hematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, and urinalysis;
• Demonstrate proper procedure for recording and printing a standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG);
• Demonstrate proper procedure for performance of spirometry;
• Identify the medical assistant’s role in assisting with various specialty examinations; and
• Apply proper medical terminology in all areas listed above.

MA 217 - Pharmacology

• Identify general principles of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
• Identify drug names, sources, forms and actions (including correct abbreviations and terminology).
• Explain how drugs are used for diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
• Recognize FDA laws & schedules governing drugs and controlled substances.
• Understand proper drug administration (both parenteral and non-parenteral routes), storage & record keeping (including the six rights of medication administration).
• Recognize allergic responses, symptomology, reactions and appropriate intervention/ treatment.
• Demonstrate proper use of drug reference books, including the PDR.
• Calculate proper medication doses for adult, pediatric and geriatric populations
• Analyze nutritional aspects of pharmacology, including the function of dietary supplements and nutrients, including carbohydrates, fat, protein, minerals, electrolytes, vitamins, fiber and water.
• Explain the importance of nutrition and diet in maintaining health, the importance of vitamins and minerals, and electrolyte balance.
• Identify the special dietary needs for patient-specific populations for weight control, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, lactose sensitivity, gluten-free and food allergies while respecting patient concern regarding dietary changes.
• Demonstrate awareness for patient education with regard to patient-specific dietary needs, drug action, contraindications, adverse reactions and implications for patient care across multiple body systems, including the potential for drug tolerance, substance abuse and/or chemical dependency.

MA 220 - Medical Computer Applications II

Preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams will be emphasized.

The Microsoft Office Specialist Certification exam (MS Word and/or Excel) may be attempted at the completion of this course.

 

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of MS Word to create templates and mail merged letters
• Create and edit patient data on Excel worksheets and charts
• Perform Excel calculations using formulas, functions, and absolute cell addresses
• Use Excel to create and maintain an inventory of medical office supplies
• Integrate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents using exporting, linking, and embedding functions
• Conduct medical research on a condition or disease in the medical field
• Use MS PowerPoint to create, edit and enhance a slide presentation based on a condition or disease
• Present PowerPoint project orally to peers

MA 221 - MA Seminar

Students participate in discussions and evaluations of their   160-hour Medical Assisting Practicum rotations. During the semester, students will develop case studies identifying strategies to address difficult encounters with patients in ambulatory care settings. Student participation is paramount to this problem-solving process. Students also prepare for the CMA certification exam offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) by reviewing core program competencies required of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and taking mock certification exams containing general, administrative and clinical questions commonly asked on the CMA (AAMA) Exam. Students will also review the exam application process on the AAMA website (www.aama-ntl.org) and reiterate the importance of professional membership, involvement and continuing education, as well as examine the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook forecast for the Medical Assisting profession. Résumé preparation and interviewing techniques will also be reviewed.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• Recognize the necessary skill set required of an entry-level medical assistant in an ambulatory care setting
• Identify strategies to address difficult patient encounters
• Analyze interpersonal relationships among the Medical Assistant and other members of the allied healthcare team
• Discuss the importance of certification, professional membership, involvement and continuing education
• Identify the career forecast for the Medical Assisting profession.

MA 223 - MA Practicum

Students cannot be compensated for completion of Practicum hours.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this externship course, the student will be able to:

• Recognize the necessary skill set required of an entry-level medical assistant in an ambulatory care setting
• Identify strategies to address difficult patient encounters
• Analyze interpersonal relationships among the Medical Assistant and other members of the allied healthcare team
• Perform clinical and administrative skills applicable to the medical assistant.
• Discuss the importance of certification, professional membership, involvement and continuing education
• Identify the career forecast for the Medical Assisting profession.

MA 224 - Medical Office Practice Practicum

Students cannot be compensated for completion of Practicum hours.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this practicum course, the student will be able to:

• Recognize the necessary skill set required of an entry-level administrative medical assistant in an ambulatory care setting
• Identify strategies to address difficult patient encounters
• Analyze interpersonal relationships among the various members of the allied healthcare team
• Perform administrative skills applicable to the medical assistant.

MA 229 - Professionalism in the Medical Office

• Refine soft skills applied in a medical office setting
• Develop therapeutic communication skills with a focus on empathy when interacting with patients
• Understand the significance of professionalism in the medical office
• Create updated employment documents such as resumes, professional references, cover letters, letters of recommendation
• Develop a professional career portfolio to be used for job searching and career advancement
• Develop constructive feedback strategies through role play activities
• Analyze adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies
• Apply assertive communication skills to the healthcare setting

 

Prerequisites: All courses listed for the first two semesters, or equivalent with permission of instructor or permission of MA Program Director.
F/S (N)

This course is required for the Medical Assisting AAS Degree and 100% of the Psychomotor and Affective competencies need to be passed.

Reminder: Students must obtain a minimum grade of C to pass the course.

AC 210 - Alcoholism as a Public Health Problem

• be able to identify how alcohol use/abuse impacts on society and why it is considered one of the major public behavioral health problems in America;
• be able to identify the basic definitions and terms of alcoholism and explain the pathways from experimentation to addictive alcohol use;
• be able to illustrate the irrationalized life style of being alcohol dependent and ways to impact upon the defense structure of the addicted individual so as to create healthy abstinence based alternatives;
• be able to categorize medical and psychological diseases related to alcohol dependency according to the International Classification of Diseases diagnostic system; and
• be to articulate the roles and responsibilities of being an addictions counselor, including self-help therapy approaches.

AC 211 - Alcoholism as an Individual and Family Problem

• demonstrate an understanding of alcohol dependency and its physical and psychological health implications for the individual and the family;
• demonstrate an understanding of the impact of alcohol dependency on the family regarding the roles that emerge and co-dependency; and
• demonstrate an understanding of the various treatment strategies and support networks for the alcohol abuser and the family.

AC 213 - Counseling Theories and Alcoholism

• be to articulate the various counseling theories that are used in addiction treatment;
• be able to demonstrate the value of theoretical constructs to working with addicted individuals, families and significant others;
• be able to demonstrate the ways in which the counselor’s personal values and belief systems influence the counseling process; and
• be able to demonstrate their role in becoming an addictions counselor by looking at their own strengths and challenges they may face.

AC 214 - Alcoholism Counseling I

• exhibit proficiency in attending, responding, personalizing and initiating skills;
• gain increased self-awareness of their counseling approach and how it impacts the client;
• demonstrate competency in the basic structure of interviewing and counseling; and
• demonstrate a better understanding of ethical considerations and dilemmas as they apply to addictions counseling.

AC 215 - Alcoholism Counseling II

• be able to write a Diagnostic Clinical Work up according to the DSM 5;
• be able to write a comprehensive psychosocial evaluation according to the NYS OASAS Standards;
• be able to write a comprehensive assessment & treatment plan using the standard Addictions Treatment Planner, while adhering to managed care documentation requirements;
• be able to demonstrate skill in psychological assessment, mental status and conduct lethality assessments; and
• be able to assess for and address mood disorders, personality disorders and relational issues through case analysis assignments.

AC 217 - Alcoholism Fieldwork I

• demonstrate the increased ability to interact effectively with alcohol dependent clients, family members, or children of persons with alcohol dependency;
• demonstrate improvement of their diagnostic assessment and treatment planning skills related to clinical activities with alcohol dependent individuals, families and significant others;
• demonstrate improved knowledge and use of the American Society of Addiction Medicine client placement criteria as it relates to continuum of treatment, variable length of stay and treatment decision making;
• demonstrate an increased knowledge of the alcohol dependency recovery process through clinical application of their knowledge, skills and community resources; and
• demonstrate knowledge and application of counseling theories and techniques to addictions counseling.

AC 218 - Alcoholism Fieldwork II

• demonstrate an increased knowledge of their learning of intake, individual and group counseling skills;
• demonstrate an increased awareness of how the recovery process is impacted by other psychoactive substance dependencies, psychiatric disorders and developmental conflicts including children of alcoholics’ residual issues and object relationship impairment;
• demonstrate an increased self-understanding of their own issues as they relate to becoming a substance abuse counselor through agency supervision, privileging and clinical internship seminar; and
• demonstrate an understanding schema therapy and its application to addictions clients.

SA 100 - Chemical Dependency Treatment Systems

• be able to recognize the functions and approaches of the individual entities of chemical dependency treatment;
• be able to identify where each modality fits into a comprehensive treatment program for substance abusers;
• be familiar with the process of determining what substance abusers’ treatment needs are, and how and where to access the treatment system; and
• demonstrate comprehension of the roles and responsibilities of the chemical dependency counselor in implementation of services in the appropriate levels of care.

SA 102 - Behavioral Patterns of Chemical Dependence

• comprehend the latest research on addictions causation and treatment;
• demonstrate a broader understanding of addiction personality characteristics and clinical disorders;
• be able to outline their theory of addiction and approaches to treatment;
• be able to describe the behavioral characteristics of addictive clients as they progress through the recovery process; and
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical dependency behaviors and how they affect the family system.

SA 104 - Pharmacology I

• gain and demonstrate an understanding of the major systems of the human anatomy and how they function systemically;
• gain and demonstrate an understanding of the various structures of the brain and their function;
• gain and demonstrate an understanding of the scheduling of controlled substances; and
• gain and demonstrate an understanding of the primary neurotransmitters and their function.

SA 106 - Pharmacology II

• demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacological properties of alcohol, its effects on the central nervous system, and current pharmacological treatments for alcoholism;
• gain and demonstrate an understanding of the various classifications of medication in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders and schizophrenia;
• gain and demonstrate an understanding of the classification of medications, including controlled substances; and
• gain and demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacological basis of addiction and current trends in its treatment.

SA 110 - Counseling Approaches with the Chemical Abuser

• exhibit proficiency in attending, responding, personalizing and initiating skills;
• gain increased self-awareness of their counseling approach and how it impacts the client; and
• demonstrate competency in the basic structure of interviewing and counseling.

SA 112 - Dysfunction Family Systems

• demonstrate an understanding of chemical dependency and its physical and psychological health implications for the individual and the family;
• demonstrate an understanding of the impact of chemical dependency on the family regarding the roles that emerge and co-dependency; and
• demonstrate an understanding of the various treatment strategies and support networks for the chemical abuser and the family.

SA 114 - Treatment Population

• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of multiculturalism and how this concept is interrelated with chemical dependency treatment and recovery;
• demonstrate knowledge of the range of backgrounds and experiences of various chemically dependent minority treatment populations;
• demonstrate a basic understanding of effective treatment approaches and techniques to assist persons with chemical dependency in different cultural and minority groups; and
• demonstrate increased insight into their own prejudices, positive or negative, and how and when these prejudices were incorporated into their frames of reference regarding different minority groups.

SA 116 - Clinical Internship I

• demonstrate the increased ability to interact effectively with chemically dependent clients, family members, or children of persons with chemical dependency;
• demonstrate improvement of their diagnostic assessment and treatment planning skills related to clinical activities with chemically dependent individuals, families and significant others;
• demonstrate improved knowledge and use of the American Society of Addiction Medicine client placement criteria as it relates to continuum of treatment, variable length of stay and treatment decision making;
• demonstrate an increased knowledge of the chemical dependency recovery process through clinical application of their knowledge, skills and community resources; and
• demonstrate knowledge and application of counseling theories and techniques to addictions counseling.

SA 117 - Clinical Internship II

• demonstrate an increased knowledge of their learning of intake, individual and group counseling skills;
• demonstrate an increased awareness of how the recovery process is impacted by other psychoactive substance dependencies, psychiatric disorders and developmental conflicts including children of alcoholics’ residual issues and object relationship impairment;
• demonstrate an increased self-understanding of their own issues as they relate to becoming a substance abuse counselor through agency supervision, privileging and clinical internship seminar; and
• demonstrate an understanding schema therapy and its application to addictions clients.

SA 127 - Topics in Addiction - Ethics and Confidentiality

• demonstrate knowledge of ethical standards and practice for substance abuse professionals;
• apply and establish appropriate boundaries and develop a framework for evaluating and managing multiple relationships in providing chemical dependency treatment; and
• identify various counselor roles and recognize the potential for the development of ethics dilemmas.

SA 128 - Group Counseling Approaches in Substance Abuse

• apply group counseling strategies from accepted and culturally appropriate models when working with clients with substance abuse disorders;
• facilitate curative factors necessary for successful therapy groups with addicted clients and practice their application;
• identify differences between manifest and latent content and practice uncovering latent themes in addiction groups; and
• demonstrate skills in documenting the client’s progress and participation in group therapy sessions.

MU 100 - Exploring World Music

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Humanities.

Course Outcomes
At the completion of the course, students should be able to:

• define in writing the field of ethnomusicology;
• define in writing the six major concepts in music and related musical terms;
• discuss orally and in writing the similarities and differences in the evolution and usage of these six musical concepts in creating and performing music in various countries and cultures around the world;
• discuss how music is both a reflection of, and an influence on societies;
• discuss in writing how music learning is approached differently in various countries and cultures;
• discuss in writing the different roles of composers and performers in various countries and cultures;
• discuss how technology has affected music performance, composition, learning, and listening;
• research two seemingly diverse cultures and write a paper comparing the evolution, purpose, and style of music in these two cultures;
• give a brief report of their research findings to the class; and
• listen to musical examples and identify the culture and country that the music represents.

MU 115 - Pep Band

• perform music accurately in regard to rhythm, notes, dynamics and other elements of good musicianship;
• demonstrate improvement in performance individually & as an ensemble;
• perform with proper musical and performance etiquette;
• perform with good posture;
• demonstrate proper care and maintenance of their instrument; and
• perform at all home football games.

MU 116 - Pep Band II

• perform music accurately in regard to  rhythm, notes, dynamics and other elements of good musicianship;
• demonstrate improvement in performance individually & as an ensemble;
• perform with proper musical and  performance etiquette;
• perform with good posture;
• demonstrate proper care and maintenance of their instrument; and
• perform at all home football games.