DEN225S Seminar I
College of Health Science Dental Assisting Department
Course Description: This course will be held during clinical rotation. Students have the opportunity to discuss and share clinical experiences with other students and faculty. Students will learn to be knowledgeable concerning the state laws in which they are practicing. Professionalism, ethics and jurisprudence will also be discussed. Included in seminar will be instruction on techniques to prepare for Dental Assisting Certification Examinations. Students will demonstrate the ability to pronounce, define, and spell key terms.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
EET320 Semiconductor Processing
College of Technology Engineering Technology Department
Course Description: This course provides a broad look at the current state of Microelectronic & Silicon Manufacturing. Students will learn about different fabrication steps such as silicon wafer growth, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, rapid thermal processing as well as photo-resist and optical photo-lithography. Various processing techniques are discussed such as vacuum science and plasma process, wet and dry etch processes, evaporation and sputtering process, thin film deposition and CWD (Chemical wafer deposition) process.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: EET121
Corequisites: None
EET120 Semiconductor Devices
College of Technology Engineering Technology Department
Course Description: This course covers the theory and operation of analog electronic devices and circuits. Students will learn about the use of diodes, bipolar junction (BJT) transistors, and field effect transistors as circuit elements in application circuits such as; Power supplies, Clippers, Clampers, Amplifiers, and Multipliers.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: EET111, ESET111
Corequisites: None
ACS200 Security Fundamentals with AI
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course introduces the principles of cybersecurity with an emphasis on maintaining secure and resilient computing environments. Students explore foundational concepts of cyber defense, including threat identification, vulnerability management, and incident response. Special focus is given to the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern security practices, where students learn how AI-driven tools can detect, analyze, and mitigate evolving threats. Through applied exercises, students develop skills in safeguarding systems, evaluating security controls, and integrating AI-augmented methods into defense strategies. This course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ certification and entry-level roles in cybersecurity.
Credit Hours: 6.00
Prerequisites: ACS150
Corequisites: None
MSCS521 Security Architecture and Design
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of designing and evaluating secure digital systems. Students will analyze security architectures to identify vulnerabilities, integrate key principles such as least privilege and segmentation, and assess the effectiveness of frameworks like NIST, ISO, and CIS. The course explores architectural models, including zero trust and layered defense, to address organizational security needs and ensure regulatory compliance. Students will be able to develop secure architectural designs, mitigate potential threats, and implement effective incident response strategies to safeguard critical assets.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: MSCS501
Corequisites: None
RAD330 Sectional Anatomy
College of Health Science Medical Radiography Department
Course Description: This course offers a way for radiographers to recognize and identify anatomical structures in cross sectional images such as those seen in CT and MRI.Students will learn anatomical structures in relationship to other regions of interest.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
DMS109 Sectional Anatomy
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department
Course Description: This course focuses on the detailed appearance of normal sectional anatomy in the transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes used during sonographic examinations. Anatomy will be identified using cross-sectional cadaver images and correlated with sonographic images. Emphasis will be placed on the anatomy of the adult abdomen and pelvis which is seen sonographically. Structures are described according to their position and location in the body and their relationship to each other using medical terminology. Topics will also include basic organ function.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: BIO116, BIO116L
Corequisites: None
CJ370 Rules of Evidence
College of Business and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Department
Course Description: This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices related to evidence handling and documentation within the criminal justice system. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to properly collect, preserve, and document various types of evidence, ensuring compliance with legal standards, ethical guidelines, and courtroom admissibility.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: CJ125
Corequisites: None
ACS300 Routing and Switching Fundamentals
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course will provide students with intermediate skill level topics for configuring network routers and switches. Students will learn network design, variable length subnets, network address translation, details on distance vector and link state routing protocols. Students will use hands-on practice and skill building exercises using physical and simulated routers and switches. Students will learn how to design and build routed networks using current various routing protocols.
Credit Hours: 6.00
Prerequisites: ACS150
Corequisites: None
NUR238 Role Transition
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course further develops decision making skills acquired in previous courses. Emphasis is placed upon continued professional development. The student will participate in a mock interview and be required to develop a resume. Legal aspects of practical nursing, employment opportunities and responsibilities, as well as preparation for the NCLEX-PN are included. In clinical, instructors and students explore the role of the practical nurse in the context of a nursing care delivery care system. Coordinating care for groups of clients continues and builds upon experience and knowledge gained in previous courses.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: All other courses in DPN program for North Carolina
Corequisites: None