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31-508-309 DENTAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES...prepares Dental Assistant students to produce alginate impressions and fabricate diagnostic models, oral appliances, temporary restorations, and custom trays. Students also polish oral appliances. (Prerequisites: 10-508-113, Dental Materials; all other 2nd semester classes; Corequisite: 31-508-311, Dental Clinical Advanced; all other 3rd semester classes)

10-508-113 DENTAL MATERIALS...prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum products, and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on manikins and clean removable appliances. (Prerequisites: 10-508-101, Dental Health Safety; 31-508-304, Dental & General Anatomy OR 10-508-102, Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology)

10-508-120 DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT...prepares dental auxiliary students to manage telephones, appointments, recall systems, and inventory. Students also develop the skills need to process accounts receivable and payable, collections, and third party reimbursements. (Corequisite: 10-508-101, Dental Health Safety)

10-508-114 DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY...prepares student dental hygienists to select safe and effective patient premedication, local anesthetic, chemo therapeutic and anti-microbial agents within the scope of dental hygiene practice. Students will also learn to recognize potential pharmacological contraindications for specific patients and to take measures to avoid negative impact or alert other members of the dental team to possible negative impact. (Prerequisites:10-806-186, Intro to Biochemistry; 10-806-197, Microbiology; 10-508-106, Dental Hygiene Process 2)

31-508-310 DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY - ADVANCED...builds on principles and skills developed in Dental Radiography. Dental assisting students expose full mouth series, extra-oral and specialized radiographs on adult and child patients. Emphasis is placed on protection against x-ray hazards. Students will also acquire and evaluate radiographic images for diagnostic value. In addition, they will use radiographs to explain dental health and treatment plans to patients. (Prerequisite: 10-508-103, Dental Radiography Applications; all other 2nd semester classes; Corequisite: 31-508-311, Dental Assistant Clinical Advanced; all other 3rd semester classes)

10-111-199 DESIGN AND GRAPHIC CAREER EXPERIENCE ...students can select any hands on experience related to: Internship, Field Research, Service Learning, Capstone, Industry Related or International Experience. Instructor approval required. (Prerequisites: 10-105-103, Career Fundamentals; 10-111-131, Graphic Design Project Management)

10-606-152 DESIGN FOR VARIOUS MANUFACTURING METHODS ...hands on lab approach to designing parts in SolidWorks and detailing them for manufacturing. Costs of each manufacturing method, the end results (properties), and selecting the best method for a part based on the project criteria will be determined. (Prerequisite: 10-614-236, Intro to Rapid Prototype; 10-606-129, Assembly Design)

10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ...defines human development; examines theories; heredity and environmental effects; prenatal development and birth; evaluates biosocial, cognitive psychosocial development through the life span; aging, death, and dying. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)

10-412-160 DIESEL ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT ...focuses on electronic computer controlled engine management system function, component identification and computer-based diagnostic tool operation. Lab demonstrations cover component identification, function and testing of the engine management systems. Introduction to proper operation and use of electronic testing with the use of a digital volt ohm meter.

10-412-163 DIESEL ENGINE REBUILDING ...students will disassemble, identify each part of a modern diesel engine, measure all wear points and make reuse recommendations. Students will also reassemble an electronic controlled diesel engine. Covers component analysis, function and operation theories of the diesel engine.

10-412-106 DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEMS ...basic internal combustion (IC) engine types, IC engine theory and operation, IC engine construction and components. Practical experience and procedures for maintenance and repair of engine systems including valve train and fuel systems including pumps, governors, injectors, unit injectors, unit pumps, timing gears. High-pressure common rail theory and operation; safety. (Prerequisites: 10-412-151, Intro to Diesel Mechanics, 10-412-159, Engine Sub-Systems, 10-412-106 Diesel Engine Systems)

10-412-115 DIESEL EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ...shop safety; service manuals; preventive maintenance forms; federal inspection policy; preventive maintenance for trucks, trailers, engine brakes/retarders, construction, and agricultural equipment; and electronic trouble shooting trees. (Prerequisites: 10-412-101 - Diesel Service Fundamentals,10-412-106 Diesel Engine Systems,10-412-116 Hydraulics Technology, 10-412-172 Introduction to Maintenance, 10-412-158 - Chassis Sub-Systems)