CAT209 - Plant Genetics and Breeding
In response to the increasing need to develop new medical and adult-use marijuana strains, this course will cover the existing and future methods used to create new cultivars or varieties of plants. Cannabis has been successfully and selectively bred for thousands of years, culminating in incredible yields, quality, resistance, and medical effectiveness available in strains today. The strategies used to produce these strains are increasingly based on our knowledge of relevant science, particularly genetics, but it also involves a multidisciplinary understanding that optimizes the approaches taken. Plant Genetics and Breeding introduce both classical and molecular tools for plant breeding. Topics such as biotechnology in plant breeding, intellectual property, risks, emerging concepts, and more are examined.
Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3
Prerequisite(s): CAT164 Principles of Botany
CAT213 - Introduction to Agribusiness
Agribusiness is broadly defined to include the suppliers/farmers, agricultural production, commodity processing, manufacturing, and distribution. Introduction to Agribusiness provides the vital information and tools necessary to achieve success collaboratively and interactively. Another major issue that will be examined is what will the marijuana industry look like as legalization spreads? Will corporations sweep in and create Big Marijuana, flooding the market with mass-produced cannabis? Or will marijuana agriculture stays true to its roots in family farming, and reflect a sustainable, local, and artisanal ethic? How will the change in laws affect this new industry? As the era of marijuana prohibition comes to an end, now is the time to learn about what the future holds for the marijuana agricultural industry.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
CAT218 - Food and Agricultural Laws and Policies
This course will cover Agricultural Policy by tracing the foundation of US agricultural laws from its colonial roots to the present and using economic concepts to analyze and interpret political and economic consequences. Agricultural laws and policies from Ancient Roman food production through present-day agricultural reform will be examined including the English Corn Law and other historic examples of agricultural policies to demonstrate the necessity for governance throughout history. Processes employed to develop US agricultural policies, the structure, and function of government, and the implementation of agricultural policy, are investigated. Students will also explore policies specifically related to hemp and marijuana and the timeline of their implementation will be examined.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
CAT225 - Marketing Alternative Health Therapies
This course identifies the main functions, institutions, and concepts of marketing of alternative health therapies. Topic areas include the areas of product, price, promotion, and placement—plus the growth of medical marketing and marketing ethics. Case studies are used to relate lecture topics to the real business world. Specific topics related to cannabis marketing that involve cultural beliefs and legal issues will be discussed at length. Other business opportunities that will be addressed include using technology and social media to advertise, building customer loyalty programs, and developing an ethical brand.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
CHM105 - General Chemistry
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry. Areas of study include: scientific method and experimental design, computer graphing of data, metric measurements, properties of matter, atomic structure, molecular geometry, periodic chart arrangement, chemical bonding, ionization, stochiometry, and solutions.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
CIS110 - Computer Information Systems
This course explores the essential role of Computer Information Systems (CIS) in organizations, focusing on both technical skills and ethical considerations. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software, including Microsoft Office Suite, to create reports, charts, and presentations. Key topics include information systems hardware, operating systems, desktop applications, and collaborative tools. Emphasis on ethical issues and responsible computer use equips students to navigate current IT challenges. Students will also apply root cause analysis to business scenarios, developing solutions using information and technology systems. This course builds foundational CIS knowledge to meet employer expectations in today’s digital workplace. Students will need access to technology that supports Microsoft Office Suite.
Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3
Prerequisite(s): None
CMA109 - Clinical Medical Assistant
This course introduces students to the field of healthcare professions and the various healthcare settings. Students will learn the general procedures and skills that occur in a medical office. Students will be introduced to electronic health records and its major functions and will be able to demonstrate competencies in conducting patient interviews, taking vital signs, patient charting, scheduling patients, properly documenting and preparing medical facilities for the examination of patients. In addition, students will be introduced to EHR /PM program including the entire medical office workflow.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 2, Credits – 3
Books
Administrative Medical Assisting (MindTap)
CMA115 - Immunology and Pharmacology
This course focuses on the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the immuno–lymphatic body system. Aseptic techniques are studied including cold and autoclave sterilization and the sanitary wrapping of medical instruments. Students gain a working knowledge of medications and the administration of oral, rectal, and sublingual medications. Students demonstrate proficiency in administering intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 1, Credits – 3
Books
Hartman's Medical Assisting
Hartman Publishing, Paula Web
CMA153 - Medical Terminology and Human Body Systems
This course teaches the student the component parts of medical terms: word root prefixes and suffixes. Students will learn how to construct and analyze medical terms. It provides the students with the basic study of structures and functions of the Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Special Senses, and Nervous Systems. Diagnostic, therapeutic, symptomatic, and pathologic terminology will be introduced. Students will be introduced to the basics of coding as it pertains to body systems.
CMA209 - EKG and Cardiovascular System
This course brings together the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the cardiovascular system and how it pertains to the electrocardiograph procedure (ECG). Students will learn how to safely prepare and obtain an ECG printout using a multi-channel ECG machine. In addition, basic cardiac arrhythmia recognition, waveform measurement, patient treatment modalities, and patient safety will also be practiced. The last week will be reserved for the nationwide certification review and taking the actual examination.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 0, Lab – 3, Credits – 3
Books
Hartman Complete Guide for EKG Technician* (See note)
* Also required: Workbook Hartman Complete Guide for EKG Technician Student Workbook, 2nd edition (2023)
ISBN 978-1-60425-152-4 - $12.00
CMA217 - Phlebotomy
This course provides the fundamentals for clinical blood collection procedures, personal and patient safety as well as methods of laboratory testing involving collected blood samples. Students will learn, implement and develop phlebotomy skills, proper handling and storage of collected samples as well as documentation procedures. The last week will be reserved for nationwide certification review and taking the actual examination.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 0, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
Books
Hartman's Medical Assisting: The Basics* (See note)
* Also required: Hartman's Medical Assisting: The Basics - Student Workbook, first edition (2022)
ISBN: 9781604251494 - $25.00