Courses

Introduces the student to fundamental laws and principles of mechanics. Topics include mechanical principles of simple machines; force, torque, velocity, acceleration, and inertia; rotational motion; work, power, and energy; matter; gases; fluid power; and heat. The course emphasizes understanding terminology and using related problem solving skills in everyday physical applications of mechanical technology. Competencies are reinforced with practical hands on lab exercises.

Fundamentals of measuring and measurement devices in mechanical measurements. Instrument characteristics, data and error analysis, and calibration will be covered. Experiments with basic instrumentation applied to measurements of force, strain, velocity, acceleration, temperature, pressure, and flow rates will be explored.

Principles of Newtonian mechanics, mathematical techniques, conservation laws, introduction to orbit theory, rigid body dynamics, and accelerated coordinate systems. (At the level of Davis.) Corequisite: MATH 3303

Definition and analysis of stress and strain, applications to axially loaded elements, torsion of circular shafts and beam bending, plasticity, column stability.

Analysis of the role of the mass media in American politics, including the impact of media coverage on public and elite opinions and the interactions between the media and public institutions.

Examination of the major classical and contemporary ethical philosophies. Application of ethical decision-making models to media issues, particularly freedom of speech, economic pressure, invasion of privacy, and the public's rights.

Examination of the legal context regulating print, telecommunication and electronic media as well as advertising and public relations industries. Emphasis on libel, slander, privacy, copyright, free press/fair trial and obscenity law. This course is restricted to Seniors.

Provides student work experience in a medical office environment. Topics include: application of classroom knowledge and skills, work environment functions, and listening/following directions. Students will be under the supervision of the Business Technology program faculty and/or persons designated to coordinate work experience arrangements.

Provides student work experience in a medical office environment. Topics include: application of classroom knowledge and skills, work environment functions, and listening/following directions. Students will be under the supervision of the Business Technology program faculty and/or persons designated to coordinate work experience arrangements.

Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical office. Introduces the knowledge and skills of procedures for billing purposes. Introduces the basic concept of medical administrative assisting and its relationship to the other health fields. Emphasizes medical ethics, legal aspects of medicine, and the medical administrative assistant’s role as an agent of the physician. Provides the student with knowledge and the essentials of professional behavior.