School Catalog - Sullivan College of Technology and Design

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WHERETECHNOLOGY DESIGNSSOMETHINGSUBSTANTIAL

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FOUNDED IN LOUISVILLE IN 1961

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESIt is the educational philosophy of Sullivan College of Technology and Design (SCTD) to provide an atmosphere of creative challenge for each student. The awakening of a desire to design, to create and to develop is one of our major goals. In the pursuit of these goals, students are challenged to develop their individual abilities and social responsibilities.

The technical knowledge and skills obtained are blended with studies leading to an understanding of human beings and their relationship to the technical and design world around them.

Surrounding all these objectives is the central goal of SCTD: to train students for secure and financially rewarding careers, to help them attain growth within these positions and to benefit society with the skills developed at the college.

Beginning with the admission process, each student is encouraged to develop within his or her individual capacities the highest degree of technical curiosity, competence and social responsibility.

The beginning of your career

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Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241 Telephone: (202)336-6780

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALSSullivan College of Technology and Design and its individual programs have met the educational standards for accreditation, approval, or license from the following national and state organizations:

Sullivan College of Technology and Design is licensed to offer associate and bachelor’s degrees by the Kentucky

Council on Postsecondary Education in accordance with the provisions of KRS 164.945-164.992. 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 320, Frankfort, KY 40601

For more information about program successes in graduation rates, placement rates and occupations, please visit: sctd.edu/program-success/

In 1999 HVAC Excellence was the first organization to create programmatic accreditation for HVACR programs in the United States. Since that time, HVAC Excellence has grown to the industry’s largest and oldest provider of HVACR programmatic accreditation.

This institution is authorized by: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education/The Indiana Board for Proprietary Education

101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206

Certificates of Accreditation and Approvals are on display in the administrative offices.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-4014.”

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-4014.”

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LOUISVILLE – A DIVERSE PLACE TO LIVE AND STUDY

Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville, Kentucky, is the home of Sullivan College of Technology and Design (SCTD).

Louisville is a major city contrasting the modern with the traditional. The city enjoys a colorful history as an old river city with deep bluegrass traditions dating back to the pre-Civil War era. Yet this metropolitan area of more than a million people enjoys having a progressive business climate, a stable job market and a highly diversified economy.

As Kentucky’s largest financial and industrial center, Louisville is a major transportation hub and attracts visitors from all around the world. It has a dynamic cultural flavor from the many exhibits, entertainment events, and attractions offered throughout the year.

Louisville, with its people and many diverse opportunities, is an ideal community in which SCTD students can study, work, and grow.

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THE SULLIVAN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN SUCCESS STORY

Sullivan College of Technology and Design (SCTD) has earned a reputation as one of the most successful technical and design career colleges in the region. SCTD offers its students a unique opportunity to prepare for a successful career in today’s professional job market. This is the direct result of SCTD’s commitment to quality career education.

History of the College

Sullivan College of Technology and Design (formerly Louisville Technical Institute) was founded in 1961 by George Dumbaugh, a professional engineer. Dumbaugh founded Louisville Tech out of a desire to repay a kindness extended to him by two individuals who helped him achieve his educational goals as a young man. Little did he realize that his helping hand would be extended to literally thousands of students throughout the years.

SCTD can be accurately perceived as a dynamic, changing, growing college. Due to the very nature of the business and technical community it serves, SCTD keeps abreast of industry needs to meet the new technologies and high-tech demands.

The school that began with less than 10 eager and talented students more than 50 years ago has earned the respect of businesses and industries throughout this region and the country. It has grown in enrollment and in the variety of programs offered. Companies look to SCTD when seeking qualified employees.

Today, Sullivan College of Technology and Design is located on a multi-million dollar campus awarding certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees in a variety of technical and design fields to graduates of both day and evening programs. You, too, can proudly become a part of SCTD’s history and one of its many graduate success stories.

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THE CAMPUSAcademic Facilities

The main campus of Sullivan College of Technology and Design, located at 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, consists of over 52,000 square feet of classrooms, labs, studios and student service areas that are used by Sullivan Tech students.

Students have access to industry standard computer graphic design equipment, software, electrical/electronic diagnostic equipment, robots, current drafting equipment, design laboratories, networking laboratories, a fully equipped HVAC-R lab, and learning resource centers for training in the latest technologies.

While the number of students per class varies, most classes and labs remain small for individualized instruction with an average class size of 15 or less and a maximum class size of 40 students.

Resource Centers/LIBRARY

Several resource centers are available on campus to all students. The centers contain a collection of books, reference materials, design materials and periodicals for classroom supplement and reading enjoyment pertaining to a variety of academic programs. Computers with Internet access are also available for student use.

Interior Design’s resource room provides students with the finish materials and furniture catalogs needed for both residential and commercial design projects. Fabric, flooring, furniture and wall finish samples, as well as furniture and accessory catalogs, are available for cut samples used in presentations. New samples are added every quarter and the department ensures the rooms are stocked and organized for ease of use.

Sullivan College of Technology and Design has a campus library that houses collections and services related to the school’s academic programs. Books and periodicals may be checked out for a two-week period. Students may borrow up to four library items at a time by presenting their Sullivan Tech identification card.

Students may use Sullivan Tech’s library web page to access a number of full-text databases, covering more than 40,000 journal titles. Other electronic resources include a web based library catalog for the entire Sullivan University System: library.sctd.edu

As part of The Sullivan University System, Sullivan College of Technology and Design students may also use any of the member libraries. Sullivan College of Technology and Design students may also use and borrow materials from the Louisville Free Public Library with a valid LFPL library card.

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Administrative OfficesThe offices of the executive director, registrar, academic dean, evening division dean, admissions, financial planning, career services and business officer are all located at Sullivan College of Technology and Design’s main campus.

Each office maintains a truly “open door” policy. A student may request a meeting with any school official by stopping at the student services counter. Appointments can be scheduled in advance by contacting the appropriate office or the academic assistant.

BookstoreSullivan College of Technology and Design’s (Sullivan Tech) bookstore is conveniently located on campus. The bookstore carries a complete selection of textbooks, workbooks and supplies. The bookstore is open day and evening hours, Monday through Thursday, is normally closed on weekends and observed holidays. Hours are posted near the bookstore. The bookstore is provided as a convenience, as students may purchase books and supplies from other sources and are not required to purchase them from the Sullivan Tech bookstore.

Parking and TransportationConvenient parking is available on campus. All parking is well lit and directly adjacent to all classrooms. A parking permit is required and is purchased at registration and must be renewed each quarter. Carpooling is encouraged and is practiced by a number of Sullivan Tech students. Housing students may also use The Sullivan University System’s shuttle service.

Student LoungeTwo student lounges are located on campus and are equipped with vending machines providing a selection of snacks and drinks. The lounges are open from 7:30 am to 10 pm Monday through Thursday and Friday 7:30 am until 5 pm. There is a patio courtyard just outside the main student lounge for a pleasant work area or a relaxing break.

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STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIESOrientation

The transition to college, especially when it involves leaving the familiar surroundings of home, can be an important time in a student’s life. Sullivan Tech’s orientation is conducted prior to the start of each new entering class and provides incoming students with helpful information regarding school policies, class scheduling, staff responsibilities and student services.

Student HousingStudents under the age of 21 attending Sullivan College of Technology and Design may reside at Gardiner Point Residence Hall, located approximately one-quarter mile from the campus. It is open to students from Sullivan University and Spencerian College as well. Gardiner Point offers residents a beautiful living and learning environment with many student life services to provide a true college campus living experience. Amenities include a large student dining facility, computer lab, wireless Internet, workout and laundry facility, large heated swimming pool and shuttle service to and from campus.

Arrangements for housing should be made well in advance to ensure availability. Out-of-town students are not required to live in housing arranged by the college.

Student GuidanceThe curriculum of Sullivan College of Technology and Design’s (Sullivan Tech) career programs is clearly defined quarter by quarter. In week nine or ten each quarter, the registrar issues student schedules for the next quarter on the student portal. Students considering a schedule change or adjustment may then confer with the registrar, a dean, their program chair or a faculty member.

If students have any questions about tuition payments, payment schedules or other business matters, they should speak with the business officer. Students seeking advice about their financial aid packaging may meet with a financial planning coordinator or the director of financial planning. Questions related to career development and job searches should be referred to the career services director or the career services office. In addition, the registrar’s office, the financial planning office, and career services conduct quarterly information sessions for students preparing to graduate.

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Career ServicesSullivan Tech has achieved a consistently outstanding graduate employment success record year after year. Annual statistics of graduate employment success are available from the career services (CS) office.

You will find that Sullivan Tech serves you and the community by providing the following services to graduates and employers.

• A career services director is available to help graduates locate and accept the right job.

• As a graduate, you may utilize career assistance whenever needed throughout your working career.

• Fee-free services to employers, especially in finding experienced Sullivan Tech graduates when needed.

The CS office assists all graduates who have met all graduation requirements of the school, formally applied for CS assistance, supplied the CS director with the required support information, and are available to interview with employers.

This assistance is provided to all eligible graduates at any time during the graduate’s working career at no additional cost to the graduate. Students who have not successfully completed all of the requirements are not eligible for career assistance.

RE VIE W PRIVILEGEAnother valuable reward for our graduates is the right to return to Sullivan College of Technology and Design at any time as many times as desired to review, audit or repeat any course previously completed without any additional tuition cost. For those who have left the job market and wish to review any courses or for those graduates who simply want to refresh their knowledge, the review privilege is a tremendous opportunity to stimulate a career.

Cl assmatesThe student body of Sullivan College of Technology and Design (Sullivan Tech) is co-ed and comprised of recent high school graduates, college transfer students, and adults of all ages. The diverse backgrounds of the students add to the intellectual growth encouraged in the environment.

Students come from Kentucky, Indiana and several other states. At Sullivan Tech, it is easy to meet new friends and share ideas with a diverse group of career-oriented people.

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Tutoring and “Plus Friday”Most day classes are conducted Monday through Thursday. Friday is called the “Plus Day” and provides students with the opportunity to meet with instructors for individual study and practice. While Friday attendance is not normally mandatory, students should leave their Friday mornings open to take advantage of this excellent learning opportunity. Many students use the Plus Friday to work on an internship/externship, to do research in the school’s resource centers or simply to study.

Should an instructor determine a student’s progress in one or more areas to be below expectations, the instructor may require Friday morning attendance.

The college realizes it may be impossible for evening students to attend the Plus Friday sessions. Therefore, an alternative program is available for those students with good attendance, work ethic and need. Evening students should see the evening division dean to discuss their need and arrange assistance.

NewsletterA weekly newsletter, Technitalk, is available for students, faculty and staff. Items featured in Technitalk include student activities, student success stories and responses to items placed in the Guaranteed Answer Suggestion Box.

Guar anteed Answer Sugges tion BoxAdministrators and faculty encourage students to make use of the Guaranteed Answer Suggestion Box. This device provides an excellent communication opportunity for students to let school administrators know of and respond to their ideas. A signed suggestion is guaranteed a personal reply from the appropriate school administrator.

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S t udent Ac tivit ies and Organiz ations

Some of the activities and organizations in which you may wish to become involved in while you are a student at Sullivan College of Technology and Design include:

American Advertising Federation - Louisville (AAF - Louisville) – The student chapter of The AAF is the Student Design Union or Student ADDY Chapter. It is a great way for Computer Graphic Design and Dynamic Web Development students to network with professionals in the design industry and related fields. Students who wish may pay annual dues to be a member of AAF - Louisville and then attend those professional meetings throughout the year. On campus, the organization hosts guest speakers from the industry and conducts extracurricular activities.

American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) – Sullivan Tech is affiliated with the ADDA and has an active student chapter which allows student members to participate in activities and competitions across the United States.

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA - Louisville) A non-profit organization of like-minded professional representing all facets of design in the Louisville area. Members attend professional meetings and guest speaker presentations throughout the year. The group also conducts extracurricular activities on campus.

International Interior Design Association (IIDA) – The Interior Design department is affiliated with the professional organization of the IIDA which promotes active student participation in professional workshops, seminars, trade markets and monthly meetings for contract (non-residential) designers.

The Make Club – Make Club investigates new and old technologies. The club develops and builds new designs of electronics, control systems, robots, 3D printing, and anything of interest to the members. Members discuss exciting new technologies, build examples of those new trends, and develop projects using new technologies.

National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) – The National Kitchen and Bath Association is dedicated to promoting design excellence, serving its members and the public, and demonstrating the value of the profession; it provides opportunities for students to network with members of the industry. Sullivan College’s Chapter is also involved in competitions and outings. Interior Design is accredited by NKBA.

Skills USA – This organization offers leadership activities and competition in all technical areas offered at the college.

Social Ac tivit iesFrom informal breaks between classes to planned school-wide special events, Sullivan College offers students a positive social experience both on and off campus.

Some of the special events have included picnics, dances, and Derby activities. Sullivan College of Technology and Design students have received discounts to special days at Louisville River Bats baseball games and Kings Island amusement parks.

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ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGESullivan College of Technology and Design (SCTD) continually strives to maintain a student body that is committed to higher learning and career development. The college actively searches for those students who have a yearning for post-secondary education within a chosen field.

ADMISSION PROCEDURECall the admissions office at 502-456-6509 or 800-844-6528. An admissions officer will schedule a time to visit with you and answer questions.

Applicants must submit a completed application with the required fee and meet all entrance requirements to be considered for acceptance.

There is no deadline for submitting the application for admission. However, since SCTD has a “rolling” admissions policy, those who apply first are accepted first. Therefore, it is best to complete your application as early as possible to be considered before the date you anticipate starting your enrollment.

SCTD individually interviews and advises each person seeking admission. Students from out-of-state may be contacted by phone and special visits may be arranged.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT STo be accepted for regular admission to the college, a potential student must be a high school graduate or have a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. A personal interview with a Sullivan College of Technology and Design (SCTD) admissions officer, a tour of the campus, and adequate scores on the school’s entrance exam are required.

Sullivan College of Technology and Design utilizes the following for entrance examination. The applicant must achieve the following minimum score for admissions to his/her program of choice.

Computer Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Computer Network Administration, Computer Network Security/Forensics

Test Segment ASSET ACT SAT CPAT COMPASS Math 38 18 450 46 Pre-Algebra 49 or Algebra 31 Reading 32 45 77 English 31 17 462 43 67

Architectural Computer Aided Design Drafting, Mechanical Computer Aided Design Drafting, HVAC–R Technology, Interior Design,Computer Graphic Design, Dynamic Web Development

Test Segment ASSET ACT SAT CPAT COMPASS Math 37 17 440 42 Pre-Algebra 31 or Algebra 19 Reading 32 41 77 English 31 17 450 36 67

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If a student wishes to enroll in a bachelor program, he/she must meet the following requirements:

• Complete the appropriate associate program at SCTD or another accredited institution*

or• Completed approximately 90 quarter credit hours

in the appropriate associate degree at SCTD• Complete an application for admission to the

college with the appropriate enrollment fee• Request transcripts for all postsecondary educational

institutions previously attended.The registrar and academic dean will evaluate all such transcripts to determine which courses transfer to SCTD. Any prerequisite courses for the bachelor’s degree that do not transfer successfully to Sullivan College of Technology and Design must be completed before a student begins the program.

*Student may apply and enroll directly into the Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design without an associate degree if they meet regular admission requirements.

Note: Applicants who have already earned an associate degree or greater are exempt from taking the entrance exam. Verification of credentials is required to achieve this exemption. Applicants who have attended another post-secondary institution(s) must submit copies of all academic transcripts.

In addition to the requirements stated above, any applicant for whom English is not his/her first language must also meet one of the following criteria in order to be considered for admission by the college:

1. Earned a high school diploma from a United States high school where English was the primary instructional language used.

2. Successfully passed an English version of the GED from a United States testing center.

3. Successfully completed a college 100 level or higher course in English from a United States college or university.

4. Completed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.) with a score of 500 or above on the paper test, or 173 or above on the computer test.

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CONDITIONAL ENROLLMENTApplicants with scores below the program requirement may be eligible for conditional admission. Students who meet the conditional admission requirement (see below) will be required to complete CCS100: College Success Strategies and CCS123: College Mathematics with a “C” or better before being admitted to a program of study. Conditional students will not be charged tuition and fees for attempting the above courses.

Non-Degree SeekingConditional Acceptance - CCS 123 & CCS 100 (Required C or better)

CET, AMT, CNA, &CNSF

HOME-SCHOOLED APPLICANTS Applicants who have been home-schooled will be required to self-certify that they have completed the minimum high school course of study and other legal requirements established by their state on the FAFSA. If/when a transcript is needed to verify home-school completion beyond the self-certification, the transcript must include the student’s name, date of birth, the courses taken at levels 9-12, the grade earned in each course and the date of graduation. A signature must also be included from the home-school administrator to certify the validity, accuracy, and completion of the home-school program. Note that while a home-schooled transcript may be used to verify completion when required, for employment purposes, some employers and government agencies may require a GED score in place of a home-school diploma or transcript.

Home-schooled applicants are also expected to meet all other admissions requirements expected of other applicants based on program choice and level of entry.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS Applicants submitting transcripts or other documentation originally prepared in a foreign language are required to submit copies of the original document and a translated version in English. English translations must be done by an agency approved by the National Association of Credential Education Services (NACES).

It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain all necessary documentation and/or to take any test by a date that assures the results are reported to the college by the required deadlines.

ACT COMPASS SAT ASSETMATH 17 Pre-Algebra 31 or Algebra 19 440 37READING 77 32ENGLISH/WRITING 17 67 450 31

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HIGH SCHOOL JUMP START PROGRAMThe Sullivan Tech Jump Start program provides high school seniors with the opportunity to attend classes at SCTD without tuition and fees (Books, supplies, enrollment fees and parking are the responsibility of the student). This program is designed to provide high school seniors the opportunity to have a postsecondary educational experience regardless of their eventual college or career choice.

• The Jump Start program is available to high school seniors during the college’s summer, fall, winter and/or spring quarters prior to a student’s high school graduation.

• Students are limited to no more than one modular class per quarter.

• The student must be in satisfactory academic standing at his/her high school as verified by a high school counselor.

• The student must pass Sullivan College of Technology and Design’s entrance examination and all other entrance requirements at the same level required of other applicants to the same program.

• The Jump Start student’s high school counselor must approve of his/her participation in the program and notify SCTD, in writing, of such approval.

RE-ENTERING REQUIREMENT SA student wishing to re-enter Sullivan College of Technology and Design must contact the re-entry specialist. During the re-entry registration process, student records will be reviewed and a determination made on the student’s qualification for re-entry.

A re-entering student will be required to pay current tuition rates for the student’s remaining classes.

AFFIRMATIVE AC TION POLICYSullivan College of Technology and Design provides equal admissions opportunity to all applicants on the basis of the conditions outlined in the “Admissions Requirements” of this catalog and their desire for post-secondary education. The most qualified persons are selected without prejudice or discrimination by reason of race, age, sex, color, religious belief or national origin. Sullivan Tech supports the tenets and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Otherwise qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities are eligible for admission on an equal basis with non-disabled applicants, considering reasonable accommodations to their limitations.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Architectural Computer Aided Design Drafting 18 months or 24 months

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Computer Aided Design Drafting 18 months or 24 months

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Engineering Technology 18 months or 24 months

Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Technology 9 months

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology 18 months or 21 months

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) 18 months or 24 months

Bachelor of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology associate degree in AMT plus 18 months

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Graphic Design (CGD) 18 months or 24 months

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Computer Graphic Design associate degree in CGD plus 18 months

Associate of Applied Science in Dynamic Web Development (DWD) 18 months or 24 months

Bachelor of Arts in Dynamic Web Development associate degree in DWD plus 18 months

Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Computer Network Administration 21 months or 24 months

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Network Security/Forensics (CNSF) 21 months or 24 months

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Network Security/Forensics associate degree in CNSF plus 21 months

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design 42 months

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN DRAFTING

The objective of the Architectural Computer Aided Design Drafting (CADD)program is to develop the skills necessary to create working drawings for the construction of a variety of architectural disciplines. An integral part of the system includes the use of CADD software and related equipment.

Upon completion of the Architectural CADD program, you will have the skills needed to be successful, including an understanding of basic structural design principles using mathematics and physics; an understanding of how CADD is used to solve real world problems; an understanding of foundation design and framing techniques for residential and commercial construction; the ability to use Building Information Modeling (BIM) and incorporate “green” technology into designs; and an understanding of the use of CADD software for problem solving and drawing creation.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Architectural Computer Aided Design Drafting will enable you to apply for entry and intermediate level positions such as the following:

• Architectural drafter or detailer

• Structural drafter

• Technical sales representative

• Field technician

• Design technician

• Project technician

• CADD operator

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ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN DRAFTING (A.A.S.)

Curriculum

106 Credit Hours1,320 Clock Hours18 months — 66 weeks OR 24 months — 88 weeks

Course Class Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies ◀ 4DRF100 Basic Board Drafting# 6CCS113 Basic Mathematics* 4CCS117 Computer Fundamentals 4CCS123 College Mathematics* 4CCS126 English* 4DRF145 Advanced Drafting Techniques# 3DRF135 Computer Aided Design Drafting I# 3ARH140 Construction Estimating# 3CCS143 Algebra I* ◀ 4CCS147 Operating Systems 4DRF165 Computer Aided Design Drafting II# 3ARH160 Residential Design I# 3CCS153 Trigonometry & Geometry* 4CCS162 Physics I* 4DRF255 Computer Aided Design Drafting III# 3ARH165 Residential Design II# 3CCS212 Physics II* 4CCS163 Algebra II* ◀ 4ARH170 Commercial Construction I# 3DRF231 Statics 4CCS232 Physics III* 4DRF258 Strengths 4CCS246 Professional Development 4DRF265 Computer Aided Design Drafting IV# 3ARH173 Commercial Construction II# 3DRF271 Civil Drafting# 3DRF251 Electrical Power Distribution# 4DRF285 Building Information Modeling Applications# 3

____ Total Credit Hours 106

* Indicates general education courses.◀ May be taken online.# Indicates concentration course.

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN MECHANICAL COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN DRAFTING

The objective of the Mechanical Computer Aided Design Drafting (CADD) program is to develop the skills necessary to create technical drawings that can be used in a variety of mechanical fields.

Upon completion of the Mechanical CADD program, you will demonstrate the skills needed to be successful, including the creation of working drawings using mechanical design and drafting standards; the creation of 3D models using the X, Y and Z planes; a basic understanding of Geometric Tolerances and how they are used in design projects; an understanding of project design concepts; a basic understanding of project costs, schedules and phases; an understanding of material usage and characteristics; an understanding of how CADD is used to solve real world problems; and an ability to incorporate Building Information Modeling (BIM) and ‘green’ technology into designs.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Mechanical Computer Aided Design Drafting enables you to apply for entry level and intermediate level positions such as:

• • Mechanical drafter or detailer

• • Technical sales representative

• • Field technician

• • Design technician

• • Project technician

• • CADD operator

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Mechanical Computer Aided Design Drafting (A.A.S.)

Curriculum


Course Class Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies ◀ 4DRF100 Basic Board Drafting# 6CCS113 Basic Mathematics* 4CCS117 Computer Fundamentals 4CCS123 College Mathematics* 4CCS126 English* 4DRF145 Advanced Drafting Techniques# 3DRF135 Computer Aided Design Drafting I# 3MEC140 Introduction to Mechanical Drafting# 3CCS143 Algebra I* ◀ 4CCS147 Operating Systems 4DRF165 Computer Aided Design Drafting II# 3MEC160 Mechanical Design I# 3CCS153 Trigonometry & Geometry* 4CCS162 Physics I* 4DRF255 Computer Aided Design Drafting III# 3MEC165 Mechanical Design II# 3CCS212 Physics II* 4CCS163 Algebra II* ◀ 4MEC170 Advanced Mechanical Drafting# 3DRF231 Statics 4CCS232 Physics III* 4DRF251 Electrical Power Distribution# 4DRF258 Strengths 4CCS246 Professional Development 4DRF265 Computer Aided Design Drafting IV# 3AMT216 Fluid Power# 3DRF271 Civil Drafting# 3DRF285 Building Information Modeling Applications# 3 ____Total Credit Hours 106

* Indicates general education courses. ◀ May be taken online.# Indicates concentration course.# Indicates concentration courses

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associate of applied science degree in computer engineering technology

The objective of the Computer Engineering Technology program is to develop the skills and understanding necessary to maintain, repair and troubleshoot electrical, electronic and microprocessor based equipment.

Upon completion of this program, you will: understand the principles of electricity (both DC and AC); troubleshoot electronic circuitry to board and component level; select and operate test equipment for troubleshooting; assemble and debug digital circuits; understand a computer’s architecture including peripheral devices and their operation; work with operating system fundamentals for file system operation; read schematic drawings; and network applications. You also have opportunities to learn about the installation and repair of sustainable energy products such as solar panels and wind turbines.

In this program, you will learn proper repair and maintenance of electronic equipment reduces waste and allows us to adopt an environmentally conservative approach. Otherwise, electronic components are difficult to dispose of, do not biodegrade, and add toxins to landfills.

You will also have the opportunity to obtain as many as 19 IPC certifications. IPC is a national organization devoted to the connectivity of electrical components.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Computer Engineering Technology prepares you to seek entry and intermediate level positions such as:

• • Field service technician

• • Electronic technician

• • Computer repair technician

• • Technical sales representative

• • Junior technician

• • Bench technician

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (A.A.S.)

Curriculum


Course Class Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies ◀ 4CCS126 English* 4CCS143 Algebra I* ◀ 4ELC114 Direct Current Theory & Applications# 7CCS117 Computer Fundamentals 4CCS153 Trigonometry & Geometry* 4CCS147 Operating Systems 4ELC134 Alternating Current Theory & Applications# 7CCS162 Physics I* 4CCS163 Algebra II* ◀ 4DRF135 Computer Aided Design Drafting I 3ELC152 Semi-Conductors I# 3ELC163 Digital Electronics I# 3CCS212 Physics II* 4ELC212 Semi-Conductors II# 3ELC219 Digital Electronics II# 3ELC226 Electro–Mechanical Devices I# 4NET130 Computer Essentials & Troubleshooting# 12ELC240 Opto-Electronics# 4CET244 Communications in Electronics# 4 CCS246 Professional Development 4NET152 Introduction to Computer Networking# 12 ____Total Credit Hours 105

* Indicates general education courses.◀ May be taken online. # Indicates concentration course.

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CERTIFICATE IN HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (HVAC-R) TECHNOLOGY

The primary objective of the HVAC-R program is to prepare students for residential and commercial HVAC-R technician positions in the HVAC-R field through a curriculum that expects students to describe the operating principles of HVAC-R systems, demonstrate the skills necessary to obtain OSHA and EPA certifications as required for employment in the field, explain the refrigeration cycle, and demonstrate entry-level skills required to service HVAC-R equipment. Students will be eligible for entry-level residential and commercial technician employment after three quarters of program content. They will also have the credentials of an HVAC-R certificate, OSHA 10 safety certification and EPA608 refrigerant handling certification.

The certificate program in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has been developed as a 1+1 program, combining a certificate phase with the additional work required to complete an associate degree.

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HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (HVAC-R) TECHNOLOGY (CERTIFICATE)

CURRICULUM

43 Credit Hours528 Clock Hours9 months — 33 weeks

Course Class Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies ◀ 4CCS117 Computer Fundamentals 4HVA100 Blueprint Reading# 3HVA101 Introduction to HVAC-R Systems# 4CCS126 English* 4HVA205 HVAC-R Electrical Applications# 3HVA115 Principles of Refrigeration# 4CCS123 College Mathematics* 4HVA125 Heating Systems# 3HVA135 Air-Conditioning# 3HVA220 Building Automation I 4HVA225 Commercial HVAC Systems# or 3HVA290 Externship# 3 ____Total Credit Hours 43

* Indicates general education courses.◀May be taken online. # Indicates concentration courses.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY

The objective of the HVAC-R Technology program is to develop the skills and understanding necessary to obtain entry-level employment in such fields as HVAC-R sales, service, installation; facilities operation and sustainability; or energy efficiency technical work or auditing.

The curriculum focuses on basic operating principles of residential and commercial HVAC systems across the subsystems of cooling, heating, distribution, filtration and control. Emphasis will also be placed upon the skills and knowledge required to understand building automation systems and their efficient use of energy. Environmental responsibility is also stressed as you master EPA refrigerant handling requirements and through training to complete effective commercial energy audits.

Elements of the program may also be appropriate for experienced HVAC-R technicians who may need additional training.

Graduates may seek employment in such fields as:

• HVAC-R sales

• Service installation

• Facilities operation

• Sustainability or energy

• Energy efficiency

• Energy auditing

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Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Technology (A.A.S.)

Curriculum


Course Class Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies ◀ 4CCS117 Computer Fundamentals 4HVA101 Introduction to HVAC-R Systems# 4CCS123 College Mathematics* 4HVA100 Blueprint Reading# 3CCS143 Algebra I* ◀ 4CCS126 English* 4HVA205 HVAC-R Electrical Applications# 3HVA115 Principles of Refrigeration# 4CCS162 Physics I* 4CCS153 Trigonometry & Geometry* 4HVA125 Heating Systems# 3CCS212 Physics II* 4HVA135 Air-Conditioning# 3HVA215 Commercial Refrigeration# 3HVA220 Building Automation I # 4ELC226 Electro-Mechanical Devices I# 4HVA225 Commercial HVAC Systems# 3HVA255 Air & Water Distribution Systems# 4HVA260 HVAC-R Loads & Humidity# 4CCS246 Professional Development 4HVA272 Building Automations II# 4HVA275 HVAC-R Applications# 3HVA265 Troubleshooting/Systems Repair# 3GENED General Education Elective * 4HVA280 Energy Audit Procedures & Practices# 3HVA290 Externship# 3HVA295 Capstone Journeyman Prep# 4 ____Total Credit Hours 102

* Indicates general education courses.◀ May be taken online. # Indicates concentration courses.

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

The objective of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program is to develop the skills and understanding necessary to maintain, repair and troubleshoot automated equipment found in industrial and high technology environments.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to read basic schematic and blueprint drawings; apply the principles of electricity (both DC and AC); work with hydraulic and pneumatic power systems; apply the essentials of electrical/electronic power and control requirements of an automated system; troubleshoot electronic equipment; select and operate test equipment for troubleshooting; operate robotic teach-pendants; program robot movement in work cell applications; write program subroutines for work cell interfacing; program and interface programmable controllers; troubleshoot automated equipment and its controllers; and utilize industrial safety techniques.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology enables you to qualify for entry and intermediate level positions such as:

• Engineering technician

• Maintenance technician

• Electro/mechanical technician

• Industrial maintenance technician

• Field service technician

• Junior technician


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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (A.A.S.)

CURRICULUM


Course Class Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies ◀ 4CCS126 English* 4CCS143 Algebra I* ◀ 4ELC114 Direct Current Theory & Applications# 7CCS117 Computer Fundamentals 4CCS153 Trigonometry & Geometry* 4CCS147 Operating Systems 4ELC134 Alternating Current Theory & Applications# 7CCS163 Algebra II* ◀ 4DRF135 Computer Aided Design Drafting I 3ELC152 Semi-Conductors I# 3ELC163 Digital Electronics I# 3AMT151 Mechanical Drives 3AMT158 Robot Fundamentals# 3CCS162 Physics I* 4AMT216 Fluid Power# 3ELC212 Semi-Conductors II# 3ELC219 Digital Electronics II# 3ELC226 Electro–Mechanical Devices I# 4CCS212 Physics II* 4AMT238 Robot Applications# 3AMT247 Programmable Logic Controllers I# 3ELC240 Opto-Electronics# 4AMT249 Manufacturing Methods# 4CCS246 Professional Development 4ELC253 Electro–Mechanical Devices II# 4AMT258 Work Cells# 3AMT267 Programmable Logic Controllers II# 3 ____ Total Credit Hours 106

* Indicates general education courses. ◀ May be taken online# Indicates concentration course.

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BACHELORS OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

The objective of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program is to develop the knowledge and technical skills necessary to maintain automated equipment, including principles of science, mathematics and engineering; the ability to research and develop new machines and products; and the ability to utilize productively the manufacturing processes and quality control measures found in industrial and highly technical environments.

The curriculum focuses on real-life practical applications you will encounter in the industry, helping you develop the applied skills to meet a constantly changing work place. The program also emphasizes the need for socially responsible solutions that are safe and reliable and that ensure a safe environment.

The Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology enables you to qualify for entry and intermediate level positions such as:

• Engineering technician

• Maintenance technician

• Electro/mechanical technician

• Industrial maintenance technician

• Field service technician

• Junior technician


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Advanced Manufacturing Technology (B.S.)

Curriculum

193 Total Credit Hours (Associate Phase 106; Bachelor’s Phase 87)2,376 Total Clock Hours (Associate Phase 1,320; Bachelor’s Phase 1,056)Day Classes: 36 months – 132 weeksEvening Classes: 42 months – 154 weeks

Students wishing to obtain the bachelor’s degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology must complete all course work in the Advanced ManufacturingTechnology associate degree program (or its equivalent) plus the upper-level bachelor’s degree course work outlined below:

Co urse Course Title Credit HoursCCS156 Speech and Interpersonal Communication* ◀ 4AMT351 Mechanical Drives II# 3AMT316 Fluid Power II# 3DRF231 Statics# 4DRF258 Strengths# 4CCS343 Technical Calculus* 4AMT320 Statistical Quality Control# 4 CCS228 Composition I* ◀ 4AMT347 Programmable Logic Controllers III# 3DRF331 Dynamics# 4AMT330 Instrumentation and Measurement# 3CCS330 Composition II* ◀ 4AMT340 Engineering Programming Languages# 3AMT367 Programmable Logic Controllers IV# 3CCS332 General Psychology* ◀ 4CCS301 North American Geography* ◀ 4AMT420 Green Energy Technology# 4 AMT430 Advanced Automation# 3AMT450 Project Management I# 3CCS365 Human Ecology* ◀ 4CCS435 American Government* ◀ 4CCS402 Sociology* ◀ 4 AMT440 Sustainable Engineering# 4 AMT460 Project Management II# 3Credit Hours 87Credit Hours for the A.A.S degree (See Page 27) 106 Total Credit Hours for the Bachelor’s degree 193

* Indicates general education courses. ◀ May be taken online# Indicates concentration course.

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN

The objective of the Computer Graphic Design program is to develop the skills and understanding necessary to obtain entry-level employment in industries that utilize computer graphics, animation and 3-D modeling, as well as digital publishing, web page design, and other related skills.

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to develop a variety of professional publications, documents, and imagery. Integral skills you will develop include the ability to use sophisticated software and associated peripheral equipment like scanners, printers and cameras. You will learn to generate and/or manipulate images to develop solutions to a variety of graphic and design problems. The program encourages usage of environmentally friendly materials and supplies throughout the practice of graphic design skills.

This field offers the creative and artistic designer a range of opportunities with advertising agencies, publishers, art studios and large corporations that use visual media for promotion and communication. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Computer Graphic Design will be able to seek employment in positions such as:

• Technical illustrator

• Renderer

• Advertising and graphic designer

• Corporate design professional

• Computer artists in various entertainment fields

• Web designer

• Computer graphic consultant

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COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN (A.A.S.)

CURRICULUM

103 Credit Hours1,410 Clock Hours18 months — 66 weeks OR Night Classes: 24 months — 88 weeks

Course Class Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies ◀ 4CCS113 Basic Mathematics* 4CCS117 Computer Fundamentals 4CCS124 Art History I* 4CGD110 Drawing# 3CGD115 Introduction to Digital Imaging# 3CCS123 College Mathematics* 4CCS225 Art History II* 4CGD131 Color Theory# 3CGD142 Print I# 3CGD135 Typography# 3CCS126 English* 4CCS143 Algebra I* ◀ 4CGD151 Digital Illustration I# 3CGD164 Layout I# 3CGD157 Digital Imagery & Image Making I# 3CGD244 Graphic Design# 3CGD215 Layout II# 3CCS156 Speech & Interpersonal Communication* ◀ 4CGD243 Web I# 3CGD234 Multi-Media I# 3CGD169 3-D Modeling# 3CGD256 Multi-Media II# 3CCS246 Professional Development 4CGD242 Print II# 3CGD263 Web II# 3CGD229 Basic 3D Animation# 3DWD265 Web III# 3CGD267 Portfolio# 3CGD269 Externship# 3CGD/DWD Elective # (See below) 3 ____ Total Credit Hours 103ElectivesCGD250 Video Production# orDWD145 Programming Logic#

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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREEIN COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGNThe objective of the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Graphic Design program is to further develop the in-demand skills and qualifications needed to be successful in the industry. In addition to the knowledge developed at the associate degree level, you will enhance your creativity and broaden your skills in advertising, concepts of ideas, working with the community, and various other design specialties.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to utilize industry software in more creative ways. Examples of the software you’ll use include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and AnimatePro. (Note: Software is subject to change). You will also be able to engage in copywriting, advertising, promotion and design for the environment.

This program will prepare you for careers in advertising, image creations, web design, commercial art and many other exciting and challenging areas.

The Bachelor of Arts program in Computer Graphic Design has been developed as a 2+2 program, combining an associate degree phase (103 credit hours) with the additional work required for the bachelor’s degree (81 additional credit hours). Information about the first two years or associate degree phase of the bachelor’s degree program may be found on pages 30 and 31 of this catalog.

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COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN (B.A.)

CURRICULUM

184 Total Credit Hours (Associate Phase 103; Bachelor’s Phase 81)2,466 Total Clock Hours (Associate Phase 1,410; Bachelor’s Phase 1,056)36 months – 132 weeks OR Evening Classes: 42 months – 154 weeks

Students wishing to obtain the bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphic Design must complete all course work in the Computer Graphic Design associate degree program (or its equivalent) plus the upper-level bachelor’s degree course work outlined below:

Co urse Course Title Credit HoursCGD327 Writing Copy for Design# 3CGD326 Design Methodology# 3CGD351 Digital Illustration II# 3CCS332 General Psychology* ◀ 4CGD357 Digital Imagery & Image Making II# 3CGD325 Graphic Design History# 3CSS229 Environmental Psychology* 4CCS228 Composition I* ◀ 4CGD342 Branding# 3DWD266 Multi-Media III# 3CCS330 Composition II* ◀ 4CCS445 Conversational Spanish* 4CGD430 Advertising Design# 3CGD431 Product Design# 3CCS402 Sociology* ◀ 4CCS435 American Government* ◀ 4CGD445 Environmental Design# 3DWD Dynamic Web Development Elective# 3CGD446 Collective Design# 3CCS301 North American Geography* ◀ 4DWD Dynamic Web Development Elective# 3CCS365 Human Ecology* ◀ 4CGD461 Design Studio/Community Projects# 3CGD467 Portfolio# 3

Credit Hours 81 Credit Hours 103 for the Computer Graphic Design A.A.S degree (See pg. 31)Total Credit Hours for the Bachelor’s degree 184Dynamic Web Development Electives You must select two (2) Dynamic Web Development electives from the following four (4) courses: DWD145 Programming Logic, DWD150 Introduction to Programming, DWD257 Client Side Programming or DWD275 Web IV.

* Indicates general education courses. ◀ May be taken online. # Indicates concentration course.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN DYNAMIC WEB DEVELOPMENT

The objective of the Dynamic Web Development program is to teach the skills and understanding necessary to obtain entry-level employment in fields like web design, web programming, web language, page layout and other related areas.

This program will show you how to develop and upload web pages and how to connect to databases, retrieve content from them and infuse that content into web pages. With a solid foundation in computer programming, you will also develop skills in console input and output, controlling flow, object-oriented programming and event handling.

Graduates of this program will qualify for employment opportunities such as:

• Web designer

• Web programmer

• Corporate web layout designer

• Computer artist

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DYNAMIC WEB DEVELOPMENT (A.A.S.)

CURRICULUM

103 Credit Hours1,410 Clock Hours18 months — 66 weeks OR 24 months — 88 weeksCourse Class Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies ◀ 4CCS113 Basic Mathematics* 4CCS117 Computer Fundamentals 4DWD145 Programming Logic# 3 CGD115 Introduction to Digital Imaging# 3GEN ED General Education Elective^ 4CCS123 College Mathematics* 4CGD243 Web I# 3CGD131 Color Theory# 3DWD150 Introduction to Programming# 3GEN ED General Education Elective^ 4CCS143 Algebra I * ◀ 4DWD255 Intermediate Programming# 3CGD263 Web II# 3CGD234 Multi-Media I# 3DWD271 Dynamic Web Language I# 3CCS126 English* 4DWD257 Client Side Programming# 3DWD272 Dynamic Web Language II# 3DWD265 Web III# 3CGD256 Multi-Media II# 3CCS156 Speech & Interpersonal Communication* ◀ 4DWD266 Multi-Media III# 3DWD273 Dynamic Web Language III# 3DWD275 Web IV# 3DWD276 Mobile Application Development# 3CCS246 Professional Development 4DWD277 Dynamic Web Language IV# 3DWD278 Dynamic Web Language V# 3CGD267 Portfolio# 3CGD269 Externship# 3 ____ Total Credit Hours 103

* Indicates general education courses.◀May be taken online. # Indicates concentration course.^ General education electives may be chosen from the college’s general education courses.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREEIN DYNAMIC WEB DEVELOPMENT

The objective of the Bachelor of Arts in Dynamic Web Development program is to further develop and expand your knowledge and skills of web development and what it takes to achieve success in that industry. This program provides in-depth instruction in both web design and the programming that makes the design work. You will be able to deploy web content using a variety of programming languages, utilize best practices to ensure web visibility and access, adapt to new and emerging trends in the web development field, and utilize the features of hardware and software to best create, deploy and maintain websites.

Graduates of this program will qualify for employment as:

• Web developers

• Web designers

• Web layout designers

• Web programmers

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DYNAMIC WEB DEVELOPMENT (B.A.)

CURRICULUM

184 Total Credit Hours (Associate Phase 103; Bachelor’s Phase 81)2,466 Total Clock Hours (Associate Phase 1,410; Bachelor’s Phase 1,056)36 months – 132 weeks OR 42 months – 154 weeks

Students wishing to obtain the bachelor’s degree in Dynamic Web Development must complete all course work in the Dynamic Web Development associate degree program (or its equivalent) plus the upper-level bachelor’s degree course work outlined below:

Co urse Course Title Credit HoursCGD327 Writing Copy for Design# 3 CCS332 General Psychology*◀ 4DWD358 Design for Web# 3DWD352 Vector-Based Presentation# 3DWD330 Search Engine Optimization - SEO# 3DWD366 Multi-Media IV# 3CCS229 Environmental Psychology* 4CCS228 Composition I*◀ 4DWD370 Data Structures# 3CCS330 Composition II*◀ 4CCS445 Conversational Spanish* 4DWD372 Network and Operating Systems# 3DWD420 Low-Level Architecture# 3DWD430 Human-Computer Interface# 3CCS402 Sociology*◀ 4CCS435 American Government*◀ 4DWD450 Advanced Programming# 3DWD440 E-Commerce# 3DWD445 Web Development Trends# 3CCS301 North American Geography*◀ 4CCS365 Human Ecology*◀ 4 DWD460 Content Management# 3 DWD470 Software Engineering Practices# 3CGD467 Portfolio# 3Credit Hours 81Credit Hours 103 for the Dynamic Web Development A.S degree (See pg. 35) Total Credit Hours for the bachelor’s degree 184

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ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

The Associate of Occupational Science degree in Computer Network Administration provides an advanced understanding of microcomputer concepts with emphasis on the maintenance of a server-oriented network. You will learn to build and support desktops, laptops, servers and the associated network infrastructures for home and business communication. Classes incorporate intense hands-on training with both Windows and Lenix operating systems and CISCO routers. Job readiness is complemented with the inclusion of testing for industry certifications in these areas.

The Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) degree in Computer Network Administrations will enable graduates to secure a variety of entry and intermediate positions.

Such opportunities may include positions like the following:

• Network technician

• Computer repair technician

• Help desk personnel

• Network administrator

• Network engineer

• Network consultant

• Manager of information systems

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COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATION (A.O.S.)

CURRICULUM


Course Class Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies◀ 4CCS126 English* 4NET130 Computer Essentials & Troubleshooting# 12CCS143 Algebra I*◀ 4NET152 Introduction to Computer Networking# 12****** General Education Elective^ 4NET181 Systems Architecture# 12****** General Education Elective^ 4NET231 Microsoft Networking I# 12NET241 Microsoft Networking II# 12NET251 Microsoft Networking III# 12NET261 Building a Network Infrastructure# 12CCS246 Professional Development 4 ____Total Credit Hours 108

* Indicates general education courses.◀May be taken online. # Indicates concentration course.^ General electives may be chosen from the college’s general education courses.

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMPUTER NETWORK SECURITY/FORENSICS

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Network Security/Forensics is designed to give you the ability to build, maintain, secure and recover computer networks. The program builds on the skills obtained from the basics of computer and network support to more refined avenues of defending those objects from internal and external threats. Subject matter encompasses risk assessment, fire walls, intrusion detection systems, virtual fire wall, networks, encryption authentication and forensic analysis of digital data. Opportunities for industry certifications are an integral part of this program.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Computer Network Security/Forensics will qualify you for a variety of entry and intermediate level positions in the Information Technology/Security industry.

Employment opportunities include roles such as:

• Network technician

• Help desk personnel

• LAN/WAN administrator

• Security analyst

• Security auditor

• Fire wall administrator

• Security consultant

• Information security specialist

• Security technologist

• Network administrator

• Security administrator

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Computer Network Security/Forensics (A.A.S.)

Curriculum

113 Credit hours1,308 Clock hours21 months-77 weeks OR 24 months-88 weeks

Course Class Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies◀ 4CCS126 English* 4 NET130 Computer Essentials & Trouble Shooting# 12CCS143 Algebra I*◀ 4NET152 Introduction to Computer Networking# 12GEN ED General Education Elective* 4NET Network Course Options# 12CNS135 Fundamentals of Information Security# 4NET Network Course Options# 12GEN ED General Education Elective* 4CNS148 Risk Management for Computer Networks# 4CNS164 Computer Forensics# 6CNS174 Encryption & Authentication Methods# 4GEN ED General Education Elective* 4CNS180 Fundamentals of Digital Encryption# 4CNS157 Network Defense Tactics# 7GEN ED General Education Elective^ 4CNS196 Advanced Topics in Information Security# 4CCS246 Professional Development 4 ____ Total Credit Hours 113

General Education Electives (16 hours):Students in this program may use any of the college’s General Education courses to fulfill the General Education requirements. If you plan to pursue the bachelor’s degree in this field, however, you must choose CCS153, Trigonometry and Geometry and CCS163, Algebra II, as two of the four General Education Electives. You should consult with the IT department chairperson or other IT instructors when selecting General Education Electives.

Networking Course Options (pick 2 options)NET181 Systems Architecture 12NET231 Microsoft Networking I 12NET241 Microsoft Networking II 12NET261 Building a Network Infrastructure 12

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BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMPUTER NETWORK SECURITY/FORENSICS

The objective of the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Network Security and Forensics is to give you a thorough understanding of defense and attack techniques and the ability to apply these techniques in the field. The bachelor’s degree phase of the curriculum places increased focus on attack strategies and computer network vulnerability to those strategies. Emphasis is also placed on tactical digital offense technique, secure network analysis, digital forensics, penetration testing and project management. This program will prepare you to work in a technical environment, detect vulnerabilities in computer networks, and test new software vulnerability to attack.

You will be prepared for employment opportunities such as:

• IT security consultants

• Computer forensic examiners

• Pen testers

• IT security auditors

• Security managers

• Network analysts/engineer

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COMPUTER NETWORK SECURITY/FORENSICS (B.S.)

CURRICULUM

207 Total Credit Hours (Associate Phase 113; Bachelor’s Phase 94)2,428 Total Clock Hours (Associate Phase 1,308; Bachelor’s Phase 1,120)42 months – 154 weeks OR 45 months – 165 weeks

Students wishing to obtain the bachelor’s degree in Computer Network Security/Forensics must complete all course work in the Computer Network Security/Forensics associate degree program (or its equivalent) plus the upper level bachelor’s degree course work outlined below:

Course Class Title Credit HoursDWD145 Programming Logic# 3 NET Network Course Options# 12NET Network Course Options# 12CCS301 North American Geography* ◀ 4CCS228 Composition I* ◀ 4CNS310 Application Security# 3CNS320 Tactical Digital Offense Techniques# 6CCS330 Composition II* ◀ 4CCS332 General Psychology* ◀ 4CNS364 Advanced Digital Forensics# 6CCS365 Human Ecology* ◀ 4CCS402 Sociology* ◀ 4NET400 IT Project Management# 4CCS435 American Government* ◀ 4CNS435 Secure Network Analysis# 8CCS343 Technical Calculus* 4CCS445 Conversational Spanish* 4NET450 Current Trends in Network Security# 4 ____

Credit Hours 94Credit Hours for the A.A.S degree (See pg. 41) 113Total Credit Hours for the bachelor’s degree 207

Networking Course Options (pick 2 options)NET181 Systems Architecture 12NET231 Microsoft Networking I 12NET241 Microsoft Networking II 12NET261 Building a Network Infrastructure 12NOTE: Student must choose options not selected in AAS.

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Interior Design (B.A.)

Curriculum189 Total Credit Hours2,408 Total Clock Hours/42 months – 154 weeksCo urse Course Title Credit HoursCCS100 College Success Strategies ◀ 4IDB101 Fundamentals of Interior Design # 4IDB111 Architectural Drafting# 3CCS113 Basic Mathematics* 4IDB121 Visual Communications I# 3IDB131 Design History and Theory I# 4CCS123 College Mathematics* 4CCS117 Computer Fundamentals 4IDB141 Human Factors # 4IDB151 Materials and Products# 4CCS124 Art History I * 4IDB161 Color Theory and Application# 3IDB171 Space and Form# 3IDB181 Residential Design Studio # 3DRF135 Computer Aided Design Drafting I # 3IDB200 Design History and Theory II# 4IDB201 Studio I# 3

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN

The objective of the bachelor’s degree program is to prepare students for a professional career in interior design and/or the built environment. Students develop interiors centered on the interaction of the human being with the built environment and in the processes of designing interior spaces for a global market. Program goals develop student’s understanding of the designer’s role in an integrated process across multiple disciplines and client types. Interior Design studios measure student ability to execute design decisions on functionality, building codes, industry specific software, creative and innovative processes, and the health safety and welfare of the public.

The Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design prepares you for career opportunities in positions such as:

• Commercial and residential space planner and consultant

• Kitchen and bath designer

• Product or finish sales representative

• Lighting design specialist

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IDB211 Visual Communications II# 3CCS225 Art History II * 4IDB221 Digital Modeling # 3IDB231 Design Programming # 3IDB241 Lighting Design # 4CCS126 English * 4IDB281 Kitchen and Bath Studio I # 3IDB291 Studio II # 3IDB261 Codes, Standards and Compliance # 3CCS229 Environmental Psychology * ◀ 4IDB251 Interior Systems and Construction # 4IDB271 Contract Documenting and Detailing # 4CCS156 Speech and Interpersonal Communication * ◀ 4IDB311 Kitchen and Bath Studio II # 3IDB321 Studio III # 3IDB301 Special Topics # 3CCS228 Composition I * ◀ 4IDB331 Environmentally Responsible Design # 4IDB351 Business Practices and Ethical Design # 4CCS330 Composition II * ◀ 4IDB341 Studio IV # 3IDB361 Furniture Design Studio# 3CCS332 General Psychology * ◀ 4CCS301 North American Geography* ◀ 4IDB371 Global Design Studio # 3IDB421 Graduate Studio I # 3CCS365 Human Ecology * ◀ 4CCS402 Sociology * ◀ 4IDB401 Studio V # 3IDB451 Graduate Studio II # 3IDB441 Certification Preparation # 3CCS445 Conversational Spanish * 4IDB431 Portfolio and Critique # 4IDB461 Internship/Co-op (Department Chair Approval) # 4CCS435 American Government * ◀ 4CCS246 Professional Development 4 ____Total Credit Hours 189

* Indicates general education courses. ◀May be taken online. # Indicates concentration courses.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION Tuition and Fees

Current charges for tuition and fees are listed in Supplement A, included with this catalog. If this supplement is missing, please contact the college to receive a copy.

As long as continuous enrollment is maintained, a full program student may re-attempt any class(es) in which a non-passing grade is earned, one time, without additional tuition charges, as long as academic program standards and satisfactory academic progress are being met. Additional repeats will result in the student being charged additional tuition for the class(es). Any time a student withdraws or is withdrawn from all classes, upon re-entry the student will be charged the current tuition rate in effect at the time of re-entry.

Tuition Reduction Policy First Quarter Students Only

In the event a student discontinues during his/her first quarter of study, the school will reduce tuition charges assessed by the school on a pro rata basis, less an administrative fee ($100.00) as follows:

Week 1 - 90% reduction, less the administrative fee;Week 2 - 80% reduction, less the administrative fee;Week 3 - 70% reduction, less the administrative fee;Week 4 - 60% reduction, less the administrative fee;Week 5 - 50% reduction, less the administrative fee;Week 6 - 40% reduction, less the administrative fee;Weeks 7-11 - No reduction.

All tuition charges prepaid by the student in excess of the above will be refunded within 30 days of determination of the student’s withdrawal.

All Continuing StudentsIn the event of withdrawal by the student or termination by the college during the second or subsequent quarters of attendance, the student will be subject to the college’s tuition reduction policy stated below:

Weeks 1-3 - Tuition reduced 25% of the current quarter’s tuition, less $100 administrative fee.

Weeks 4-11 - No reduction due.

Policy on Return of FEDERAL Title IV FundsFederal financial aid funds are awarded with the expectation that students “earn” a percentage of the funds they are disbursed with each day of class attendance each term. When a student who has received federal financial aid funds (Title IV Funds) leaves school before the end of the term, federal law requires the college to calculate the percentage and amount of “unearned” financial aid funds that must be returned to the federal government. Once a student has completed more than 60% of a term, he/she is considered to have earned all funding received. This calculation may have the effect of requiring the student to repay funds that have already been disbursed to the student. Students are encouraged to meet with their financial planning coordinator prior to making the decision to withdraw from college.

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The order of repaying the funds are as follows: (1) Unsubsidized Direct Stafford; (2) Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan; (3) Direct PLUS; (4) Pell Grant; (5) FSEOG; (6) Other Title IV programs; (7) Student.

Kentucky Refund PolicyThe college will refund state programs administered by KHEAA after Return to Title IV regulations have been satisfied and a credit balance remains on the student’s account. KHEAA state programs will be refunded in the following order: (1) CAP Grant, (2) KTG, (3) Teacher Scholarships, (4) KEES, (5) National Guard Tuition Assistance Program and (6) Early Childhood Development Scholarships. Amounts will be calculated using the same formula in determining the Return to Title IV funds.

Indiana Refund PolicyThe following refund policy applies only to Indiana residents.

A student withdrawing after starting the instructional program and attending one week or less is entitled to a refund of 90% of the cost of the institutional charges, less an application/enrollment fee of 10% of the total quarter’s tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

A student withdrawing after attending more than one (1) week, but equal to or less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the quarter, is entitled to a refund of seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of the institutional charges, less an application/enrollment fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

A student withdrawing after attending more than twenty-five percent (25%), but equal to or less than fifty percent (50%) of the quarter, is entitled to a refund of fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the institutional charges, less an application/enrollment fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

A student withdrawing after attending more than fifty percent (50%), but equal to or less than sixty percent (60%) of the quarter, is entitled to a refund of forty percent (40%) of the cost of the institutional charges, less an application/enrollment fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

A student withdrawing after attending more than sixty percent (60%) of the quarter is not entitled to a refund.

The Indiana student is entitled to a full refund if one (1) or more of the following criteria are met:

(A) The student cancels the enrollment agreement application within six (6) business days after signing;

(B) The student does not meet the college’s minimum admission requirements;

(C) The student’s enrollment was procured as a result of misrepresentation in the written materials utilized by the college;

(D) If the student has not visited the college campus prior to enrollment, and upon touring the college or attending the regularly scheduled orientation/classes, the student withdrew from the program within three (3) days.

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LEAVE OF ABSENCEThe purpose of the leave of absence is to give the student (1) an opportunity to take care of emergency medical situations without being penalized with tuition increases that may be imposed by the college during the approved break and (2) the assurance that no collection activity will take place during the approved leave of absence.

To qualify for a leave of absence, the student must submit to the registrar medical documentation certified by a physician that states the length of time the student will be off. The student’s allowable break will consist of the remainder of the quarter that he/she dropped and the entire subsequent quarter. If additional time off is necessary, the student must submit updated documentation certified by a physician to be approved by the college’s Executive Director.

At the time the student leaves for leave of absence, a Return to Title IV Funds (R2T4) form must be completed based on the actual student charges to that date.

The college will notify Collection Services of all students approved for leave of absence with attached documentation and signed approval of the Executive Director. If the appropriate documentation has not been provided, the student’s account will become subject to the normal collection process.

Military BreakThe purpose of the military break is to give the student (1) an opportunity to fulfill his/her military obligation without being penalized with tuition increases that may be imposed by the college during the approved military break and (2) the assurance that no collection activity will take place during the approved military break.

To qualify for a military break, the student must submit to the registrar a copy of his/her military orders stating the length of time to be off for military service. The break cannot exceed the amount of time documented in the military orders.

At the time the student leaves for military break, a Return to Title IV Funds (R2T4) form must be completed based on the actual student charges to that date.

The college will notify Collection Services of all students approved for military breaks with attached military documentation and signed approval of the Executive Director. If the appropriate documentation has not been provided, the student’s account will become subject to the normal collection process.

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BOOKS AND SUPPLIESStudents are responsible for purchasing their own books and supplies unless arrangements have been made for purchase through the use of financial aid resources. Most books and supplies needed are available in the Sullivan College of Technology and Design bookstore, but students may purchase books from any source they choose. In most cases, students utilizing their bookstore account are only permitted to charge books for their classes and a limited amount of classroom supplies. If a third party agency is assisting in paying for a student’s bookstore expenses, it may limit the materials the student can receive. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of what type and quantity of materials may be purchased. Unauthorized purchases and/or purchases that exceed the student’s charge limit will be billed to the student.

Bookstore Return Policy - All returns must be accompanied by the original bookstore receipt. Returns will be allowed only in the first two weeks of class. Books must be unopened and sealed in original condition. Textbooks must have been purchased for the current quarter. Supplies and kits are non-returnable. The bookstore reserves the right to evaluate the conditions of all books being returned.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEAffording Sullivan College

While not everyone may feel he or she is financially able to afford attending a college or university, we believe everyone who aspires to higher education can afford SCTD. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

A student’s investment in career education will pay future dividends not available to those who do not pursue an education.

For this reason, SCTD has a financial planning office with a staff that is thoroughly knowledgeable about today’s government aid programs, private loan plans and scholarships. In addition, our staff is current with all educational programs for veterans, as well as national, state and local vocational rehabilitation programs.

The financial planning office will offer advice and find ways to help achieve the financial assistance necessary to complete a college education. Students who wish to consider financial assistance are urged to contact the financial planning office as early as possible. All applications for aid should be sent to the financial planning office.

Financial Aid ProgramsFinancial assistance is available in some form to nearly every student. Financial aid programs include student loans, grants and scholarships. Convenient payment plans are also available.

Students should apply early for admission in order to ensure their financial aid can be completed by registration day.

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Students attending SCTD have access to many federal and state financial aid programs. As directed by the U.S. Department of Education, federal funds are allocated to the lowest income families first, but funds are also available for middle and upper-income families. You can apply for funding through the student financial planning office. Call a financial planning coordinator at (502) 456-6509 for more information and financial aid applications. Normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, excluding holidays.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program — Low-interest loans for students and parents are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program. Under the Direct Loan Program, the federal government makes loans directly to students and parents through schools. These loans may be either subsidized or unsubsidized. Once a direct loan is made, it is managed and collected by the U.S. Department of Education’s Direct Loan Servicing Center.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) — A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is an award to help a student pay for his/her education after high school. It is for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need (with priority given to Pell Grant recipients), and does not have to be repaid.

PLUS Loans — Direct Loan Program – The Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) program enables parents with good credit histories to borrow to pay the educational expenses of each child who is a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least part-time. To be eligible to receive a PLUS Loan, parents generally will be required to pass a credit check. Parents might also qualify for a loan if someone who is able to pass a credit check agrees to co-sign the loan. The students and parents must also meet other general eligibility requirements for federal student financial aid.

Alternative Loans – Various types of private, non-federal loans are available to help students who qualify cover the cost of their education. For more information, interested students may speak to a financial planning coordinator.

College Access Program (CAP) – College Access Program Grants are for qualified Kentucky students with proven need. Amounts are determined by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Grant Program, and CAP eligibility is in line with Pell Grant eligibility. Repayment is not required.

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) – This award is for good grades and ACT scores of 15 or above granted to students enrolled in a Kentucky high school. Students who have a grade point average of 2.5 or better can earn KEES funds. To keep the maximum award for the second year in college, the student must complete his/her first year with a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Upon graduation, the high school will provide information to the Kentucky Department of Education. The Department will give the student data to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and KHEAA will send award notifications after the end of the school year. The college the student attends must maintain information about acceptance and college GPA.

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Veterans Approval – The following programs have been approved for persons eligible to receive VA educational benefits by the Kentucky Approving Agency for Veterans Education: Bachelor of Arts degree majors: Interior Design, Dynamic Web Development, Computer Network Security/Forensics, Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Computer Graphic Design; Associate of Applied Science degree majors: Architectural Computer Aided Design Drafting, Computer Engineering Technology, HVAC-R Technology, Computer Graphics Design, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Dynamic Web Development, Computer Network Security/Forensics and Mechanical Computer Aided Design Drafting; Associate of Occupational Science Degree Majors: Computer Network Administration.

Rehabilitation Programs – SCTD serves clients of both Kentucky and Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation. A student who has a substantial handicap to employment may be eligible for financial assistance while training. The amount available is determined by the respective Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and the individual circumstances of each person.

Career Education Funds (CEF) – Career Education Funds are available for students not qualifying for adequate amounts of other financial assistance. Loans will be applied to tuition only. Students must not be in default on any type of student loan at any institution. The loan amount varies according to need. Students may borrow a minimum of $500 per academic year (to be repaid in 12 months) up to a maximum of $8,000 per academic year (to be repaid in 60 months). Students must agree to make payments towards their tuition in installments while enrolled in the program.

Institutional Grants – Institutional grants may be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. Up to $650,000 is earmarked for institutionally funded grants. Specific eligibility requirements apply. Contact financial planning for additional details.

Back to Work/Solid Student Grants – Individuals participating in Career Builder Days may qualify for these $1,000 grants. To be eligible, they must document the fact that they have been laid off work within the last year or completed their high school diploma with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) – The Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs), provide grants to those eligible students who have been displaced or who are unemployed. Other minimum requirements also apply. Additional information and applications to determine eligibility are available through the local WIBs. See an admissions officer or a financial planning coordinator for more information.

OPTIONS for PaymentSCTD offers a quarterly or monthly self-payment plan if students need to “pay-as-you-go” using income from a part-time job or from family or personal resources. Payments can be set up as automatic debits from a bank account with no interest or annual fee (ACH). See a financial planning coordinator for details. Plans to meet student’s needs can be arranged by making an appointment with a staff member from the financial planning office. The career services office also maintains a list of part-time positions to help finance a student’s education.

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Sullivan College of technology and design Aid To StudentsEach year, SCTD employs several deserving students on a part-time basis. These students earn part of their educational expenses through work in and around the college after normal class hours. Students interested in part-time employment with the college should see the executive administrative assistant for current openings.

Sullivan College of Technology and Design ScholarshipsScholarship Exam - Each December, SCTD conducts a Scholarship Exam Day for high school seniors. Students have an opportunity to earn up to a $3,000 scholarship to attend SCTD. Scholarships are awarded by the scores participants receive on a general aptitude test. The top six scorers will receive scholarships – two first place awards of $3,000; two second place awards of $2,000; and two third place awards of $1,000. Any current year high school senior considering SCTD is eligible to compete.

Scholarship Fair – Each February, SCTD holds a Scholarship Fair for high school seniors. Students considering SCTD compete in the program area of interest to the student. Hands-on projects are judged and scholarships are awarded to the top projects in each division. Scholarship awards are $3,000 for first place in each division, $2,000 for second place and $1,000 for third place winners. An individual student may claim only one Scholarship Fair award.

Academic Essay Scholarship – In late spring of each year, SCTD conducts a third academic scholarship competition. Students considering SCTD apply for this scholarship by submitting a formal application with their high school GPA through seven semesters, their entrance test scores, and an essay on the topic of “How and Why I Chose My Career Field.” Each of these components is assigned a point value and the participants with the highest point total receive the scholarship. Typically, four to six scholarships worth $3,000 are awarded each year.

Student Ambassador Scholarship- Students participating in the Student Ambassador program will be awarded a $500.00 academic scholarship for the academic quarter. Students selected as Student Ambassadors must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher and maintain continuous enrollment. The annual maximum of this scholarship is $8000.

Open House Scholarship- Each year SCTD may hold several open houses that prospective students are invited to attend and take a test to qualify for a $1,000 scholarship. The annual maximum of this scholarship is $15,000.

Career and Technical Preparation Scholarships – These scholarships are available through SCTD’s Tech Prep High School Program. Each high school that has developed a Tech Prep articulation agreement(s) with SCTD is awarded a $500 scholarship(s) to give to a deserving senior who is planning to enroll in a career program at Sullivan College of Technology and Design. The high school may use its own criteria in awarding Tech Prep scholarships. The number of scholarships each high school receives is based on the number of career programs the school has articulated with Sullivan College of Technology and Design.

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GED Scholarships – Each quarter, Sullivan College of Technology and Design makes scholarships available to individuals who have taken the initiative to complete a General Education Diploma (GED). The scholarships are valued at up to $1,800. The recipient of the scholarship must have earned his/her GED within the past 12 months.

Exigency Scholarship – The Exigency Scholarship is designed to assist applicants with financial need who have demonstrated scholarly aptitude by achieving a minimum score of 115 on the ASSET entrance exam and/or the following minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or Compass examinations:

ACT SAT CompassEnglish/Writing 19 508 72

Numerical/Mathematics 19 518 36 Algebra, 54 Pre-Algebra

An applicant may also be considered academically eligible if she/he has already earned a postsecondary degree from an accredited institution. The total award cannot exceed $2,500 per academic year with a maximum cumulative award of no more than $5,000.

Sullivan University/Southeast Christian Church Collaborative Scholarships – Two of these scholarships are awarded semi-annually at the discretion of Southeast Christian Church. They may be used at any school in The Sullivan University System. The scholarships cover the cost of tuition, fees and books for one year; however, they may be renewed for the same individual immediately following a commencement ceremony, thereby granting additional years until completion of an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree. Questions about this scholarship may be directed to the vice-president of student services at Sullivan University.

Perfect Attendance Scholarships – Students with per fect attendance in a course(s) are eligible for these $250 awards. Winners are selected by a random drawing from among those who are eligible each quarter by virtue of being enrolled and meeting the attendance expectation.

Summer Camp Scholarships – These are awarded to high school seniors who participate in SCTD’s summer camp and, as determined by a scholarship committee, excel in their chosen camp’s learning project. Scholarships are awarded up to $1,000. Activities at the summer camp focus on one or more of the programs of study offered at the college, and for each set of program activities there will be a culminating project or event in which the participants have the opportunity to apply what they have learned. These student projects will be evaluated, and the top three in each program represented at the camp will receive scholarships. Winners will be announced on the last day of the summer camp. Winners must use their scholarships at SCTD in the summer or fall immediately following their graduation from high school. Summer Camp scholarships are administered according to the basic terms of all Sullivan College of Technology and Design Scholarships.

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Competition Scholarships – Each April, SCTD sponsors scholarships for high school juniors and seniors who win first, second and third place in Kentucky state competitions that correspond to career programs at Sullivan College of Technology and Design. The first-place award for each competition is $6,000, second is $4,000 and the third $2,000. National level winners receive $10,000 for first, $8,000 second, $6,000 third and $500 for participants.

UPS College and Career Expo Scholarship – Selected by a random drawing of participants at the annual (typically in September) UPS College and Career Expo. Recipients must meet the normal terms of Scholarships are administered according to the basic terms of all Sullivan College of Technology and Design Scholarships.

Imagine America Scholarships – These scholarships are organized by the Imagine America Scholarship Foundation, an arm of the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU). While the Foundation guides the scholarship application process, it is the receiving colleges that provide deserving students with scholarship funds. SCTD is proud to take part in the Imagine America Scholarship Program. To apply, applicants must attend a participating high school and complete an application on the Imagine America website at www.imagine-america.org. If the criteria for the scholarship are met, the Foundation will approve the scholarship application to the receiving school, and then the institution will decide whether or not to grant the award. Imagine America Scholarships are for $500 to $1,000.

Outstanding Career and Technical Student Scholarships – These scholarships are for one-half the tuition for an associate degree program. It is awarded each spring to high school seniors who become full-time students at Sullivan College of Technology & Design in the summer or fall of their high school graduation year and who meet the following qualifications:

• Upon graduation from high school have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

• Achieve a composite score of at least 125 on the ASSET (or 23 on the ACT/ 1590 on the SAT) OR

• Achieve minimum score on the Compass of 95 writing, 91 reading and 55 algebra

• Become accepted by the college

• Provide a recommendation by a senior counselor or instructor at the high school

• Submit a brief (250-300 words) written explanation of what abilities, skills, strategies, etc. have contributed to his/her academic success

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From among the pool of applicants each spring, the selection committee will determine which student(s) fully meet the scholarship criteria and qualify for the award. The scholarship is renewable for the length of an associate degree program provided the student maintains full-time status and at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA. It will be applied to the student’s tuition charges quarterly for the duration of his/her program of study. Unless otherwise noted, the Outstanding Career and Technical Student Scholarship is administered according to the basic terms of all Sullivan College of Technology and Design Scholarships.

TERMS OF SULLIVAN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN SCHOLARSHIPSIn order to receive and maintain an SCTD scholarship, the student must comply with the following terms:

1. The scholarships apply to Sullivan College of Technology and Design only, and recipients must qualify for regular admission to the college.

2. For scholarships greater than $500, the award is divided by the number of quarters required by the program of choice, up to five quarters, and is awarded upon the successful completion of each quarter of attendance.

3. High school students who receive a scholarship must enroll and be accepted at SCTD no later than the fall term following high school graduation.

4. An individual may receive only one scholarship from any single category of SCTD scholarships. Awards from different categories of scholarships may be combined by an individual recipient, with the exception of the Outstanding Career and Technical Student Scholarship.

5. Scholarships are not transferable to any other person.

6. Scholarship recipients must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for each quarter of attendance to maintain the scholarship unless otherwise noted.

7. Scholarship recipients must remain enrolled as full-time students to maintain full scholarship. Full-time status is defined as attending a minimum of 12 credit hours of classes each quarter. Withdrawal from the college for any reason results in the loss of scholarships.

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FINANCIAL AIDThe regulations governing all financial assistance programs are subject to change. The college’s financial planning office will have the latest information.

Financial Aid Warning or SuspensionFinancial aid warning or suspension occurs when a student passes fewer than the minimum number of credit hours or falls below the grade point average minimum as defined in the section regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Financial Aid ReinstatementOnce placed on financial aid suspension, a student will be considered for additional financial aid at SCTD only when one of the following conditions have been met:

1. Sufficient credits have been completed and/or the minimum cumulative grade point average requirements have been satisfied.

2. It is established through the financial aid appeals process that the student encountered extenuating circumstances that hindered academic performance (for example, a documentable serious medical problem) during the quarter(s) in question. A student wishing to appeal the suspension must do so in writing with any appropriate documentation to the registrar and academic dean.

3. If the appeal is denied and the student believes his/her situation merits additional consideration, the student may then utilize the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Procedure to seek resolution.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND POLICIESAll policies and requirements for graduation are listed in this section. Sullivan College of Technology and Design reserves the right to alter any of these items, wholly or partially, as deemed necessary by the college, at any time.

It is the responsibility of all students to fully understand the regulations and policies listed in this section in order to prevent any misunderstandings that could lead to a delay in meeting graduation requirements, academic warning, or suspension from the college. This information is vital to the graduation of each student.

Academic Credit HoursThe number of credit hours assigned to an SCTD course is determined by the kinds and amounts of activities that occur within that course: classroom lecture and discussion, outside reading and other assignments, laboratory or shop hours and, in some cases, practicum or externship hours at an actual job site. Ten hours of classroom lecture accompanied by 20 hours of homework are the equivalent of one credit hour. Twenty hours of laboratory or shop work equals one credit hour, and 30 hours of practicum experience are the equivalent of a credit hour.

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Full-Time StudentsA full-time student is defined as a student who is taking a minimum of 12 credit hours of instruction each quarter.

FacultySCTD provides students with a qualified faculty of professionals with a commitment to sharing their knowledge and experience. A list of the faculty is found in Catalog Supplement A.

Academic YearAn academic year is defined as a nine-month period of time in which a full-time student is expected to complete three quarters of instruction.

Class Schedule (except ModulAR courses)Classes are normally held Monday through Thursday on a quarterly basis

(four 11-week sessions during a calendar year) under the following schedule*:

Class Period Meeting Times 1 8:05 a.m.—9:55 a.m.

2 10:25 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

3 12:45 p.m.—2:35 p.m.

4 3:05 p.m.—4:55 p.m.

5 (Night Classes) 6:00 p.m.—9:40 p.m.

*Although SCTD will attempt to adhere to the above schedule, it may be necessary to schedule, on occasion, a class on Fridays and/or Saturdays.

COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATION AND COMPUTER NETWORK SECURITY/FORENSICS PROGRAMS MODULAR SCHEDULE

Modular classes for the Computer Network Administration and Computer Network Security/Forensics programs can be identified in the catalog listings by the course number prefix of “NET.” The modular classes for the Computer Network Administration and Computer Network Security/Forensics programs normally meet three days per week. These days may vary from quarter to quarter but are normally scheduled between the weekdays Monday through Thursday. Classes may be scheduled morning, afternoon or evening per the following schedule:

Mornings: 8:00 a.m. —12:15 p.m.

Afternoons: 1:00 — 5:15 p.m.

Evenings: 5:45 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

Inclement Weather / Emergency ScheduleSCTD does not normally cancel classes due to inclement weather. On those rare occasions when conditions indicate a delay or cancellation is necessary, an announcement will be posted on weatherwatch/sctd.edu. The announcement will either state classes will be delayed on the snow schedule listed below or will be cancelled for a specific period of time. Students can also register for notifications at www.getrave.com/login/sullivan.

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The inclement weather schedule for Monday through Thursday classes is:

8:05 classes meet from 10:05a.m. — 11:10 a.m.

10:25 classes meet from 11:15 a.m. — 12:20 p.m.

12:45 classes meet from 12:25 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.



Inclement Weather/Emergency Schedule for Computer Network Administration and Computer Network Security/Forensics Modular Classes

Morning Classes: 10:05 a.m. — 12:20 p.m.

Afternoon Classes: 1:05 p.m. — 3:20 p.m.

Evening Classes: 6:00 p.m. — 8:10 p.m.

“Plus Day”Fridays are “Plus Days” for catch-up, make-up and acceleration opportunities for all students. Time is available for additional lab work, study and tutoring. Full-time faculty members are available from 8:00 a.m. until noon on Fridays to assist students. Faculty members have the authority to require students to attend on Friday mornings if the student needs additional help to maintain academic progress.

Definition of Credit HourAcademic progress at SCTD is measured in quarter credit hours. A quarter hour of credit is defined as approximately 10 net clock hours of lecture, 20 net clock hours of laboratory experience or 30 net clock hours of internship or externship. A net clock hour is defined as 50 minutes.

Homework GuidelinesStudents will be expected to complete an average of two (2) hours of out of class work for every one (1) hour of lecture in each course. For example, if a course has 4 hours of lecture, a student will need to complete an average of 8 hours a week of outside class work. This work will be graded and will be a component of the final grade for a class. For the purposes of this requirement, one chapter of assigned reading equates to 2 hours of out of class work. Assigned textbook chapter reading may account for a maximum of 4 hours of out of class work each week.

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Grade ReportsIn the middle of each quarter, mid-term grades are made available to all students via the student portal. Mid-term grades are for advisory purposes and are not recorded on the student’s official transcript. Final grade reports are available to all students approximately one week after the end of each quarter via the student portal website.

Grading Scale And the Quarter SystemThe college operates on a quarter basis (four 11-week sessions during a calendar year). Therefore, credits are awarded on a quarter hour basis rather than on a semester or unit basis. Grades are assigned based on the following levels of achievement and earn quality points as indicated:

Letter Quality Grade Range Definition PointsA 93-100% Excellent 4.0B 85-92% Above Average 3.0C 76-84% Average 2.0D 70-75% Below Average 1.0F Below 70% Failing 0W Withdraw not computedWF Withdraw Failing 0I* Incomplete 0P Bypass not computedAU* Audit-Grad. Review not computedT Transferred from other institution not computed

*An “I” grade will become an “F” if the instructor does not submit a grade change by end of the second week of the next academic period. The instructor may require earlier submission of incomplete work. “P” and “T” grades are not given a value and are not used to compute quality points. An “AU” indicates a graduate has audited a class previously taken for a grade; therefore, an audit is not given a value and is not used to compute quality points.

Failing GradesStudents enrolled on a full program agreement will be allowed to repeat a failed course one time with no additional tuition charge. Additional failures will result in the student paying for the class.

“F” and “WF” grades will be replaced with the new letter grade upon completion of the class with a passing grade. The GPA will be adjusted to reflect this change by removal of the punitive grade from the GPA calculations.

Students taking a modular class for the second time still pay their normal quarterly tuition charge, but will not incur further charges after their enrollment agreement has been charged out.

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Grade ChallengesShould a student believe that an error has been made on a final grade issued by an instructor, the student should first discuss his/her concern with the instructor. This discussion must take place no later than the first week of the following academic quarter. If the student has had this discussion and is not satisfied with the outcome, she/he may challenge the disputed grade. The challenge must take place prior to the end of the second week of the quarter. Challenges are to be presented to the academic dean or to the evening division dean and must be accompanied with all of the evidence necessary to support the student’s case.

Grade Point AverageGrade Point Averages are calculated on the 4.0 system. The GPA is calculated by multiplying the quality points earned for each grade by the credit hours given for that course, summing the quality point totals and dividing the sum by the credit hours attempted.

Sample GPA Calculation: Quality Quality PointsCourse Grade Credits Points AwardedDrafting A 3 x 4 = 12Prog. Log. C 3 x 2 = 6Basic Math B 4 x 3 = 12Design Meth. D 3 x 1 = 3English W (No calculation)Totals 13 33

Grade Point Average = 33/13 = 2.54 GPA

If the “I” is not changed by the end of the second week of the next quarter, it becomes an “F.” If the “I” is changed to a letter grade by the end of the second week of the next quarter, the grade point average is then recalculated to include the grade change.

A “P” grade is normally awarded by earning credit through by-pass examinations. A “P” grade is not awarded quality points and is not calculated in the student’s grade point average. However, “P” grades are included in quantitative satisfactory academic progress calculations.

A “T” grade is awarded for credits approved for transfer that were originally awarded by another post-secondary institution. A “T” grade is not awarded quality points and is not calculated in the student’s grade point average. However, “T” grades are included in quantitative satisfactory academic progress calculations.

An “I” or “AU” grade is not utilized in determining satisfactory progress. However, a letter grade converted from an “I” grade will be included in these calculations.

In order to receive a degree at graduation, students must maintain an overall “C,” 2.0 GPA and must have successfully passed each course required for their program of study.

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Withdrawal PolicyA student finding it necessary to withdraw from a class or from his/her entire program must meet first with one of the following administrators—re-entry specialist, registrar, academic dean or evening dean—and then with a financial planning officer. An exit interview is very important and required because withdrawing students need to be fully informed about their academic and financial status. Those with federal loans must complete the mandatory financial aid exit interview.

A student who withdraws during the first seven weeks of the quarter will receive a grade of “W” which will not be calculated in the cumulative GPA. Any student who withdraws after the seventh week of the quarter will receive a “WF”, which will be calculated into the student’s GPA, carrying no quality points. (A “WF” grade will also be awarded for excessive absences. See Attendance Guidelines for more information.)

Withdrawal from a class at any time will affect the student’s satisfactory academic progress. Excessive withdrawals from classes may result in satisfactory academic progress warning and/or suspension.

Students enrolled on a full program agreement will be allowed to repeat a withdrawn course one time with no additional tuition charge. Additional withdrawals will result in the student paying for the class. Classes taken as “Audits” (AU) are not calculated in the academic progress formula and will not affect satisfactory progress calculations.

Any student in good standing withdrawing from school may return to complete his/her program. A re-entering student will be required to adhere to the school’s new policies and curriculum if changes have occurred. A full program student who has withdrawn from all classes will be required to pay the current tuition rate for the remaining classes upon re-entry.

Students enrolled on quarterly/individual subject enrollment agreements will pay the current credit hour tuition rate each time a class is attempted.

Also, see the Tuition Reduction Policy section found in this catalog for SCTD’s refund policy.

GraduationCap and gown graduations are held twice each year (spring and fall) for all graduates of full programs. Guest speakers, award presentations, and the conferring of degrees are followed by a reception for graduates, families and friends.

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Graduation RequirementsStudents must satisfactorily complete all course requirements and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all course work attempted to be eligible to receive their bachelor’s or associate degree. To verify all graduation requirements have been satisfied, a graduating student must attend a mandatory graduate meeting, which will be conducted during the student’s last quarter of attendance. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 25% of the credits required for graduation at SCTD.

In addition, students must have paid, in full, all financial obligations to the school, returned all school property, completed a financial aid exit interview (for those with federal loans), and completed the career services exit interview in order to complete their graduation requirements.

Students who fail to maintain satisfactory academic progress may be eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Academic Honors and AchievementsTo encourage academic excellence and to formally recognize the students who have been outstanding in their area of study, SCTD offers the following awards and honors:

Dean’s List – All students carrying a minimum of nine credit hours during the quarter and earning a quarterly GPA between 3.50 and 4.00 will be placed on the Dean’s List. This honor is recorded as part of the student’s permanent transcript.

The Sullivan College of Technology and Design Leadership Award This award is presented to the outstanding SCTD graduate who has demonstrated overall scholastic achievement, ingenuity and leadership capabilities. The winner of this award is determined by faculty vote.

The Sullivan College of Technology and Design Scholastic Award – This award is presented at graduation to the outstanding graduate or graduates who have attained the highest cumulative grade point average. The award is given in honor of faculty who have dedicated themselves to the enrichment and education of their students.

Sullivan College of Technology and Design Department Awards of Excellence – These awards are for academic excellence and presented by each department to the respective graduate who exemplifies scholastic excellence, outstanding dedication to his/her career field, and leadership among his/her classmates and the college community.

In programs with both associate and bachelor’s degrees, separate awards are presented for each degree category.

The following awards are presented at graduation each spring and fall:

• The Award for Excellence in Architectural Computer Aided Design Drafting

• The Award for Excellence in Mechanical Computer Aided Design Drafting

• The Award for Excellence in Computer Engineering Technology

• The Award for Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (A.A.S. and B.S.)

• The Award for Excellence in Computer Graphic Design (A.A.S. and B.A.)

• The Award for Excellence in Dynamic Web Development (A.A.S. and B.A.)

• The Award for Excellence in Interior Design (B.A.)• The Award for Excellence in Computer

Network Administration• The Award for Excellence in Computer Network

Security/Forensics (A.A.S. and B.S.)• The Award for Excellence in Heating, Ventilation,

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Technology

SULLIVAN COLLEGE OF TEHCNOLOGY AND DESIGN TRANSCRIPTS All transcripts from Sullivan College of Technology and Design must be ordered online at sctd.edu/transcripts. This service is subject to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended. There is a $10 fee for each official transcript. Active students must have their accounts current with the agreed upon payment schedule before official transcripts will be released. Inactive students must have their accounts paid in full and be in good standing with the college before official transcripts will be released.

Unofficial copies of student transcripts are also available from the college. Students actively enrolled in the college can get unofficial copies of their transcripts for free from their student portals. Inactive students (graduates and withdrawals) may order unofficial copies of their transcripts online from the registrar’s office (www.sctd.edu/transcripts) for a fee of $10 per copy.

Sullivan College of Technology and Design can only provide transcripts of work completed at the college. Please contact the registrar regarding any questions about student transcripts.

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DECLARING AND CHANGING MAJORSStudents who wish to change their programs of study must initiate the change the Registrar. When a student changes a program of study or goes on to do a dual degree, only courses that are relevant to the new program will transfer and be calculated in satisfactory academic progress calculations. Students who may be suspended or terminated from a program can change to another program one time only during their tenure at the college.

CREDIT BY BYPASS EXAMThis is an examination designed to measure the student’s level of knowledge and/or skill in a given course. Financial credit for bypass or transfer credits will not be awarded until the student completes his/her program of study if applicable.

Some examples of reasons for bypass testing are as follows:

1. The student has had extensive high school work above the normal curriculum, which would make certain basic courses repetitious.

2. The student has, through actual work experience, attained the knowledge and competency or skills required in certain courses.

3. The student has taken course work at another institution of post-secondary education which is not transferable but which has given him/her sufficient background to make certain courses repetitious.

4. The student has completed course work in an apprenticeship or vocational program.

5. The student has completed studies in a civil or military training program.

Bypass examinations may be oral and/or written. In addition, a laboratory examination may be required when a demonstration of skill is necessary.

To be eligible for bypass examinations, a prospective student must have completed all admissions application steps, entry exams and be eligible for registration.

Bypass exams are administered with an examination fee charged if applicable. The current fee schedule for bypass examinations can be found in Supplement A of this catalog. The exams can be completed at any time within a student’s program. However, once a student has attended a class beyond the first week, bypass exams cannot be administered.

Early testing for bypass credit is recommended to avoid delays in proper scheduling. Note: bypass testing is not available for all classes. The registrar, academic dean or evening division dean will be able to inform the student which classes are available to attempt a bypass exam. The student must see the registrar to make arrangements for testing.

Only 85% or higher scores are acceptable for bypass credit and will be recorded as bypass credit with a grade awarded of a “P” on the official transcript of the student.

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Should a student enroll in a program in which the Basic Mathematics, College Mathematics, Algebra I, English, Composition I and/or Composition II course(s) is required, the student may bypass this course by achieving an acceptable score or better as indicated below:

Transfer Credit to Sullivan College of Technology and DesignIt is the policy of SCTD to provide tuition credit to students who transfer credit hours that apply directly to their chosen course of study. Students transferring from another college, university or technical school must provide SCTD with an official transcript of courses completed.

SCTD accepts credit from other accredited post-secondary institutions whose accrediting body is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Credit will be approved only for those courses that are equivalent to courses offered at SCTD and in which the student has earned a grade of “C” or better.

The registrar and academic dean are responsible for determining course work eligible for transfer into a program of study at the college. Financial credit for transfer classes will not be awarded until the student completes his/her program of study.

Students enrolled on a full-program agreement may apply the financial credit of transferred classes in one of the following manners:

1. The student may elect to take the Sullivan College of Technology and Design course to ensure his/her understanding of the material and forfeit the transfer credit;

2. The student may receive financial credit to be applied to his/her tuition obligation.

Note: To be awarded a degree, 25% of all program requirements must be completed at Sullivan Tech.

ACT SAT ASSET COMPASS AP

BASIC MATH (CCS113) 19 470 49 Pre-Algebra 87 Algebra 36 Calculus - 3

COLLEGE MATH (CCS123) 21 520 _ Algebra 40 Calculus - 3

ALGEBRA I _ 470 _ _ Calculus - 3

ENGLISH (CCS126) 19 _ _ English/Writing 90 ENG101 - 3

COMPOSITION I (CCS228) _ _ _ _ ENG101 & ENG102 - 3

COMPOSITION II (CCS330) _ _ _ _ ENG101 & ENG102 - 3

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDITSullivan College of Technology and Design accepts Advanced Placement English credit for entering students. A student who has taken AP English 101 and made a 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam for the course will receive credit for CCS126 English.

Students who have completed AP English 101 and 102 and have passed both AP exams with a score of 3 or higher will receive credit for CCS126, CCS228 and CCS330 (English and Composition I and II).

A student may by-pass Basic Math, College Math and Algebra I with AP calculus and a score of 3 or better on the AP exam.

It is the responsibility of the student to provide documentation of course completion (transcript) and AP exam performance (Official College Board document listing tests taken and scores) at the time of initial enrollment in the college.

Transfer Credit from Sullivan College of technology and design Decisions concerning the acceptance of credits by any institution other than the granting institution are made at the sole discretion of the receiving institution. No representation is made whatsoever concerning the transferability of any credits to any institution.

Students considering continuing their education at, or transferring to other institutions, must not assume credits earned at this college will be accepted by the receiving institution. An institution’s accreditation does not guarantee that credits earned at that institution will be accepted for transfer by any other institution. Students must contact an appropriate administrator of the receiving institution to determine which credits, if any, that institution will accept.

Student Satisfactory Academic ProgressGrade Application Chart

Grade Range Definition Quality Credits Credits Counted in Points Attempted Earned GPAA 93-100 Excellent 4.0 Yes Yes YesB 85-92 Above Ave. 3.0 Yes Yes YesC 76-84 Average 2.0 Yes Yes YesD 70-75 Below Ave. 1.0 Yes Yes YesF Below 70 Failing 0.0 Yes No YesWF NA Withdraw Failing 0.0 Yes No YesI* NA Incomplete 0.0 Yes No YesW NA Withdraw NA Yes No NoT NA Transfer Credit NA Yes Yes NoAU* NA Audit-Grad Review NA No No No

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The following criteria are used when evaluating student academic progress:

• Credits will be applied to the college’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy as defined in the Grade Application Chart shown above.

• Qualitative and quantitative Satisfactory Academic Progress will be reviewed for all students at the end of each academic quarter.

• Repeated courses are included in both attempted and earned hours in quantitative measures. However, when a failed or withdrawn course is retaken the quality points assigned are calculated in the qualitative measure.

• Upon change of program, only those credits previously taken that will apply to the new program will be considered as attempted and earned for both qualitative and quantitative measures. A student on warning will be allowed to change an academic program one time only.

Qualitative Standard – Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)In order to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and retain financial aid eligibility, a student’s cumulative grade point average must meet or exceed the following requirements:

• After completing 1 - 23 credit hours, have a CGPA of at least 1.5

• After completing 24 – 35 credit hours, have a CGPA of at least 1.7

• After completing 36 or more credit hours, have a CGPA of at least 2.0

• A CGPA of 2.0 or better is required to graduate from any academic program.

Quantitative Standard - Completion RateIn order to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and retain financial aid eligibility, a student must complete the entire program of enrollment within one and one-half times the program credit hours. To accomplish this, a student must meet or exceed the following minimum quantitative progress measures:

• After completing 1 - 23 credit hours, have a completion rate of 50%

• After completing 24 – 35 credit hours, have a completion rate of 60%

• After completing 36 or more credit hours, have a completion rate of 66.67%

No student will be eligible to receive Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid after attempting more than 150% of the credits normally required for his/her program of study. Once a Satisfactory Academic Progress review determines a student cannot mathematically finish the student’s program of study within the maximum time frame, the student becomes ineligible for Title IV HEA and Kentucky state financial aid.

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STUDENT STATUSES RELATED TO SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESSActive – The student is satisfactorily meeting academic progress requirements and in good standing.

Financial Aid Warning – A student who is receiving Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid and not achieving Satisfactory Academic Progress standards will be placed on Financial Aid Warning. The student may continue to attend classes and receive Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid for one additional quarter. The student will be notified that continued failure to achieve SAP standards will result in further punitive action by the college and the loss of Title IV HEA and Kentucky state financial aid.

Academic Warning – A student who is not receiving Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid and not achieving Satisfactory Academic Progress standards will be placed on Academic Warning. The student may continue to attend classes for one additional quarter. The student will be notified that continued failure to achieve SAP standards will result in further punitive action by the college.

Suspension – A student previously on Warning who fails to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress standards and/or the requirements of an Academic Improvement Plan. A suspended student is not eligible for Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid.

Financial Aid Probation by Appeal – A student on Financial Aid Warning who successfully appeals his/her suspension or a student who is allowed to return to the college after suspension with his/her eligibility for Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid restored will be placed on Financial Aid Probation by Appeal. This status allows the student to recover eligibility for Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid and to continue his/her program of study. While on Financial Aid Probation by Appeal, a student must meet the conditions of an Academic Improvement Plan including Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.

Academic Probation by Appeal – A student on Academic Warning who successfully appeals his/her suspension or a student who is allowed to return to the college after suspension will be placed on Academic Probation by Appeal. This status allows a student who is not using Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid to continue his/her program of study. While on Academic Probation by Appeal, a student must meet the conditions of an Academic Improvement Plan including Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.

Termination – A student who is allowed to return to the college on Financial Aid Probation by Appeal or Academic Probation by Appeal after being suspended will be permanently withdrawn or terminated if he/she does not meet the conditions of the probation. These conditions are stated in the student’s Academic Improvement Plan and include Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.

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Warning / Suspension / Probation by Appeal ProcessActive students who fail to meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of the college will be placed on Financial Aid Warning if they are receiving Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid. If they are not receiving Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid, they will be placed on Academic Warning. Students placed on either Warning status will be notified of their status and its potential consequences. They may continue to attend class and receive financial aid.

When a student on Financial Aid Warning or Academic Warning recovers cumulative Satisfactory Academic Progress for both GPA and Completion Rate, the student will be removed from Warning and returned to Active status.

If a student on Financial Aid Warning or Academic Warning does not recover cumulative Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards within one quarter of being put on Warning status, the student will be suspended. A student who is suspended and does not appeal the suspension must withdraw from the college. A suspended student is not eligible for Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid.

A student suspended who wishes to appeal his/her pending Suspension due to extenuating circumstances must follow the Appeal Procedure. If the appeal is granted, the student is placed on Financial Aid Probation by Appeal. This status allows the student to recover eligibility for Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid and to continue his/her program of study. While on Financial Aid Probation by Appeal, a student must meet the conditions of an Academic Recovery Plan including Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.

A student on Academic Warning who wishes to appeal his/her pending Suspension due to extenuating circumstances must also follow the Appeal Procedure. If the appeal is granted, the student is placed on Academic Probation by Appeal. This status allows the student to continue his/her program of study. While on Academic Probation by Appeal, a student must meet the conditions of an Academic Recovery Plan including Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. (See Appeal Procedure on page 66)

If a student wishes to return to the college after being on suspension, he/she must follow the procedure explained in the section Reinstatement After Suspension. Students who are allowed to return from suspension will also be placed on Financial Aid Probation by Appeal or Academic Probation by Appeal depending on their use of Title IV HEA or Kentucky state financial aid.

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APPEAL PROCEDUREA student who believes he/she has encountered an extenuating and/or special circumstance(s) which has impeded his/her academic progress may submit a written appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee. The appeal process provides the student who has not met the college’s satisfactory academic progress standards the opportunity to formally request to remain enrolled and/or reenrolls at the college to rectify any SAP deficiencies and/or to re-establish eligibility for Title IV HEA and/or Kentucky state financial aid. More information is available at http://sctd.edu/appeals.

The student wishing to appeal his/her SAP status and/or request re-entry to the college must submit a letter and any supporting documents explaining the special circumstance(s) beyond the student’s control resulting in his/her unsatisfactory academic performance and indicating what has changed in his/her situation that will allow the student to succeed and achieve SAP standards.

The Academic Appeals Committee will review the appeal to determine if the student can reasonably be expected to achieve all measures of SAP and any other requirements for continued enrollment and/or re-entry at the college. If the student is granted a successful appeal by the Academic Appeals Committee, the student’s appeal will be forwarded to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee for its review and consideration.

The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will determine if the student’s financial aid is to be reinstated based on federal and state financial aid guidelines, the student’s special and/ or extenuating circumstance(s) as stated in the appeal, and any supporting documentation that may have been provided.

Each appeal committee has the independent discretion to accept or decline the student’s appeal. The approval of re-entry by the Academic Appeals Committee does not automatically guarantee the student’s approval for re-establishment of financial aid by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Students wishing to appeal both their SAP status and financial aid eligibility must submit information and documentation to satisfy both committees’ requirements. While the appeal process serves multiple purposes, if it is determined that a student cannot mathematically achieve SAP within the policy limitations the appeal will be denied. The student has the burden of validating the reasons why he/she could not meet SAP requirements and justifying the reason(s) the committee(s) should grant the appeal.

The student may submit an appeal for financial aid eligibility based on one or more of the following special and/or extenuating circumstances:

• Death of a relative of the student

• Injury or illness of the student

• Other special extenuating circumstance(s) warranting consideration

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To appeal a SAP-related suspension or other punitive action the student must submit a clear and concise appeal letter with the following elements:

1. Current date, student’s full name as listed in college records, student college-issued ID number and student signature;

2. Specific request for reinstatement of financial aid, if desired;

3. Statement of what special circumstance(s) the student encountered for all academic terms in which poor performance resulted;

4. Any supporting documentation to substantiate these special circumstances; examples of such documentation may include, but are not necessarily limited to:

a. Death notice of a relative

b. Student illness documentation provided by a doctor and/or other medical practitioner

c. Police accident reports

d. Military activation orders

e. Other documentation of special circumstances.

5. 5. Explanation of what and/or how circumstances have changed that will facilitate the student’s success in the future.

If the Financial Aid Appeals Committee approves the student’s appeal, the student may be approved for the re-establishment of Title IV HEA and Kentucky state financial aid and will be placed on Financial Aid Probation by Appeal status while attempting to achieve SAP policy requirements and will be expected to meet the requirements of an Academic Recovery Plan. Upon the conclusion of the quarter of Financial Aid Probation by Appeal the student will be reviewed for SAP progress and meeting the requirements of his/her Academic Recovery Plan.

If the student is granted re-entry or continued enrollment by the Academic Appeals process, but eligibility for financial aid is not re-established through the Financial Aid Appeals process, the student will be ineligible to receive Title IV HEAS and /or Kentucky state financial aid, and the student will be placed on Academic Probation by Appeal status. If a student is otherwise eligible to remain enrolled at the college, the Academic Probation by Appeal student may pay for college expenses by personal funds (out of pocket) or with non-Title IV HEA or non-state financial aid while attempting to achieve SAP policy requirements and will be expected to meet the requirements of an Academic Recovery Plan. Upon the conclusion of the quarter of Academic Probation by Appeal the student will be reviewed for SAP progress and meeting the requirements of his/her Academic Recovery Plan.

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A student on Financial Aid or Academic Probation by Appeal status will be required to adhere to an Academic Recovery Plan (ARP) as developed and prescribed by an appropriate academic school official. Any student on an Academic Recovery Plan will remain on the assigned student status as long as the requirements of the Academic Recovery Plan are being met. Once minimum SAP standards are met, the student will be returned to “Active” status and eligibility for use of Title IV funds will be restored per appropriate guidelines and regulations. (Note: The requirements of an Academic Recovery Plan can only be changed by submission of an appeal explaining what has happened to make changes necessary and how the student will be able to make academic progress.)

If at any evaluation point a Financial Aid Probation by Appeal or Academic Probation by Appeal student fails to maintain the requirements of his/her Academic Recovery Plan he/ she will be suspended from the college, and the student status will become “Suspension.” Re-entry to the college and /or reestablishment of financial aid is possible only through the Satisfactory Academic Progress and Appeals process.

Any applicable transfer credit earned from another qualified institution (accredited by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) during the financial aid suspension period may be used to satisfy SAP criteria as outlined in the Grade Application Chart. Thus, transferred grades will be applied to completion rate deficiencies but not CGPA deficiencies.

Reinstatement after SuspensionA student who has been suspended may appeal for reentry to the college. The student will follow the guidelines outlined in the appeal process(es) stated above to apply for re-entry. The appeal process and committee(s) will determine the student’s eligibility for re-entry and re-establishment of Title IV HEAS and Kentucky state financial aid.

An inactive student not in good standing with SAP policies requesting to re-enter the college following a period of absence and/or suspension should contact the re-entry specialist. Exact dates of appeal hearings, due dates for written appeals and related documentation (if appropriate) can be obtained by contacting the re-entry specialist, registrar or academic dean. The student may be requested to appear before the Appeals Committee(s). Absences or periods of suspension from the college and/or ineligibility of financial aid for a period of time are not considered mitigating circumstances for reestablishment of SAP progress and /or financial aid. More information is available at sctd.edu/appeals.

If the student is permitted to re-enter the college, failure to demonstrate sufficient progress toward achieving SAP may result in additional punitive action up to and including loss of financial aid, suspension and /or permanent termination.

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ACADEMIC DISHONESTYA student suspected of academic dishonesty may face disciplinary action by the course instructor, departmental chairperson or an appropriate administrator. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, an oral warning followed by a written agreement to discontinue the behavior, a failing grade in the project and/or assignment, a failing grade in the course, and/or termination from the college. Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

1. Claiming credit for the work or efforts of another without instructor approval and/or proper citation.

a. Plagiarismb. Work previously submitted in the course, or

another course, by the student or others.2. Use of unauthorized or fabricated data.3. Submitting and/or creating forged or falsified academic

records, documents, letters, etc.

4. Making false representation of academic performance.5. Assisting other students in any of these acts.

Such behavior may also disqualify a student from co-op opportunities, awards and similar distinctions that require the college to endorse the student’s character as well as ability.

Online Courses Online classes utilize the Blackboard/ANGEL platform, which is a nationally recognized learning management system used by K-12, post-secondary, government and businesses to provide online education and training. It is a secure platform that requires the user to have a unique username and password in order to access material. Students are assigned an individual secure login ID and password to enter the software platform. They can only use these in the individual courses in which they are enrolled. Only that individual student and his/her instructor can view the student’s grades and assignments. In addition, Acxiom, a nationally recognized company that provides identify verification based on public information, is used in conjunction with Blackboard/ANGEL to provide an additional level of security. Security questions may be set to appear before one exam or every exam. They can be set for a few students or all students. Students never know when they might be required to answer the security questions. If selected for verification, they may not proceed to the exam questions until they have successfully answered the security questions. There is no additional charge for students associated with this security feature.

Online Consortium Agreement Between SCTD and Sullivan University This online consortium agreement enables enrolled students in an eligible program of study at Sullivan College of Technology and Design (Home Institution) to enroll in online courses delivered by Sullivan University (Host Institution), that apply toward the academic requirements of a degree program at the student’s Home Institution. At least 25% of the program must be delivered by the Home Institution.

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Attendance Guidelines The mission of Sullivan College of Technology and Design is to prepare the student for employment. The college does this through our educational programs and by alerting the students to the expectations of employers. In the world of work, the graduate is required to follow certain attendance and other regulations no matter where she/he may work. Therefore, students are expected to follow the policies stated below:

Late Entry Into Classes – It is required that all students attend each class at least one time, no later than the first class meeting of week two of each quarter. Failure to do so will result in the student not being allowed to attend the class for that quarter. All students must sign the attendance sheets for each class attended.

Suspension from Class for Excessive Absences – It is the philosophy of the college in order for a student to obtain the utmost education possible that she/he must maintain exceptional attendance. Since the college and the student both have the same goal of graduating the most knowledgeable and educated student possible, students are expected to attend every class. Whereas the college also realizes emergencies may occur that prevent a student from attending a class, and in order to maintain class continuity and structure, a limit on the number of absences a student can accumulate must be set. Therefore, the college has adopted attendance standards and requirements:

Attendance Standards/Requirements• For courses that meet two days per week, students will be

administratively dropped on the 5th cumulative absence.

• For courses that meet one day per week, students will be administratively dropped on the 3rd cumulative absence.

• For courses that meet three days per week, students will be administratively dropped on the 7th cumulative absence.

• For online courses, students will be administratively dropped on the 3rd consecutive absence. Attendance for online courses requires “academic engagement.” Attendance will be reported twice each week.

Academic engagement is defined in online courses as submitting an assignment to a drop box, taking an exam or quiz, and/or participating in an online discussion forum.

Reinstatement to a course following an administrative drop may only be made for good cause. Documentation of good cause requires the approval of the instructor and an authorized academic administrator on the appropriate form along with appropriate documentation. All documentation will be kept in the student’s academic file. Further absences after reinstatement from a class will cause the student to be administratively dropped without the opportunity for reinstatement.

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Students who are dropped for non-attendance or lack of academic engagement will receive a “WF.” The “WF” is placed on the student’s transcript and is effectively the same as an “F” in calculating grade point average and completion rate.

A student who is not reinstated in a class, but believes he or she has severe extenuating circumstances that affected his or her attendance, may appeal the school’s decision to drop the student from classes by following the Academic Grievance Procedure. Attendance records on all students are maintained in the registrar’s office as well as in the instructor’s grade book and can be viewed on the student portal.

When a student is dropped from or withdraws from a course, this is reflected in the student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). If the student does not become active and remain so in all courses for which he/she is registered, the student’s enrollment status will be adjusted, a factor that may have an impact on the amount of financial assistance for which the student is eligible. Last dates of attendance in courses determined by this attendance policy will be used in calculating when and to what extent funds must be returned to financial aid funding sources. See the financial planning office for more information.

Tardies – Tardies are recorded as a half absence each. Two tardies will count as one absence. The student will be counted tardy if he/she enters class late or leaves before the class period ends. Students may be marked tardy by not adhering to break start and stop times as assigned by the instructor. The instructor has the authority to determine the amount of time that shall elapse before assigning a tardy to a student. If a student misses more than half of a class period, the student will be counted absent.

Make-up Work – Making up missed work is a privilege, not a right. Only reasons of illness or personal problems beyond the student’s control are acceptable for grade evaluation or for the make-up of uncompleted work.

These decisions are left to the discretion of the individual instructor. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of each instructor’s policy on make-up work and submission of incomplete projects. Any make-up test will be given at a time other than the regular class period.

Even though a student may be allowed to make up missed work due to an absence, the absence will remain recorded and counted in all attendance records.

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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLEDSullivan College of Technology and Design supports the tenets and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Facility accommodations include special parking facilities, ramped entrances and accessible water fountains and restroom facilities. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the college and provide current documentation of any disabilities, physical and/or mental, which might in any way affect the student’s academic progress. Sullivan College of Technology and Design will make reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of any student with a disability.

It is the responsibility of every student, faculty and staff member of the college to assure compliance in all college operations and provide a welcoming environment for persons with disabilities. The evening division dean will monitor compliance and assist all personnel in meeting their equal opportunity obligations.

If a student needs course adaptations or accommodations due to a disability, has emergency medical information, or needs special assistance in case the building must be evacuated, the student must make an appointment with the evening division dean or academic dean no later than the first week of each quarter to coordinate accommodations.

A valid, state-issued, handicapped parking identification, in addition to the required school parking permit, must be displayed by any vehicle parked in the handicapped parking areas.

If a student has a grievance regarding the college’s accommodations for physical or learning disabilities, he/she should discuss the matter with the academic dean. If further action is deemed necessary, the student and the academic dean will also address it with the executive director of the college. If still further action is required, the student may file a written grievance with the executive vice-president by mailing it to:

Executive Vice-PresidentThe Sullivan University System, Inc.P.O. Box 33-308Louisville, KY 40232

If the student does not feel that the college and The Sullivan University System have adequately addressed a grievance, he/she may finally contact the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.

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STUDENT CONDUCT BASIC EXPECTATION

In addition to providing an environment conducive to learning, SCTD places a priority on the safety of people. Proper student behavior is expected at all times. Threats, acts of violence, vandalism or any other action that interferes with school activity, on or off campus, will not be tolerated. Responses to any such inappropriate behavior could include dismissal/termination, arrest, prosecution, removal from the campus, suspension of status or reassignment. A suspended or terminated student will receive a “WF” grade in all classes.

HARASSMENT / THREATENING BEHAVIORIt is the policy of Sullivan College of Technology and Design (and all divisions of SCTD) that it will not tolerate verbal or physical misconduct by any student, faculty, or staff member that harasses, disrupts or interferes with another’s education or that creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile environment.

While all forms of harassment are prohibited, it is the college’s policy to emphasize sexual harassment is specifically prohibited. No one is to threaten or insinuate, either explicitly or implicitly, that another person’s refusal to submit to sexual advances will adversely affect the student’s right to an education.

Other sexually harassing conduct at the college, whether committed by supervisors, non-supervisory personnel or students, is also prohibited. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

A. Sexual flirtations, touching, advances or propositions;

B. Verbal abuse of a sexual nature;

C. Graphic or suggestive comments about an individual’s dress or body;

D. Sexually degrading words to describe an individual;

E. The display in the workplace of sexually suggestive objects or pictures including nude or sexually suggestive photographs.

Any student or employee who believes the actions or words of any individual associated with the college constitute unwelcome harassment has a responsibility to report the incident as soon as possible to an appropriate college official.

All complaints of harassment will be investigated in as prompt, impartial and confidential manner as possible.

Any student, faculty member or other employee of the college who, after appropriate investigation, is found to have engaged in harassment of a student will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, depending on the circumstances, up to and including possible termination.

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES, FIREARMS AND/OR OTHER WeApons

Any student found bringing alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs/substances (or under the influence of the same) or firearms or other weapons onto school property or to any school activity will face disciplinary consequences including possible termination and/or criminal charges.

SCTD maintains a drug abuse prevention program for student assistance and awareness. A student may see the academic dean or evening division dean for confidential assistance in seeking rehabilitative counseling and treatment. Students are highly encouraged to utilize this program at any time.

Reporting Criminal IncidentsAll criminal actions occurring on or near the SCTD campus or at a school related activity are to be reported to the college security staff or the appropriate ranking administrator on site at the time. In the event of imminent danger, the use of the 911 emergency call number is strongly recommended. To contact the Louisville Metro Police directly, call (502) 588-2111.

SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCTSSmoking or the use of any tobacco product is prohibited within any facility operated by Sullivan College of Technology and Design. Tobacco products may be used in the authorized areas outside the building as long as the users remain 25 feet back from the doorways. This allows non-smokers and those who are allergic to cigarette smoke to pass in and out without difficulty. Smokers should please deposit cigarette butts in the sand pots that are placed near smoking areas. Cigarette butts should not be thrown into mulch beds around the buildings; doing so creates litter and a potential fire hazard.

This policy includes the use of electronic cigarettes, also prohibited within any facility operated by SCTD.

REFRESHMENTSSCTD provides two student break rooms equipped with a variety of vending machines. The school makes diligent efforts to maintain the working condition of its equipment and a clean school environment. Therefore, eating and drinking are permitted only in the student lounges, patio or outside the building. Students violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to possible suspension or termination. If appropriate, the costs of repairs and cleaning of equipment and facilities will also be assessed to the student violating this policy.

USE OF COMPUTERS / INTERNETThe college provides computers and access to the Internet for students to use for school-related tasks. It may suspend or revoke this privilege for any student who is detected using the computers and/or the Internet for non-school-related reasons. This rule applies to students, who during class, use the college’s computers to surf the Internet instead of for class work.

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All electronic correspondence by, between and among staff, faculty and students relating to the business of the college and/or The Sullivan University System, Inc. (SUS), must be conducted using the SUS email system and not any third party email account.

PARKING / PARKING PERMITSAll vehicles that come onto the campus, including those of visitors and guests, are subject to parking and traffic regulations. Students are required to purchase and display a new parking permit each quarter. This may be done during the registration process for new students or in the bookstore during normal hours of operation. More detailed information about parking rules and regulations will be provided with the parking permit. Parking rules and regulations are enforced during the hours of school operation, and tickets with accompanying fines may be assessed for repeated parking offenses. In extreme situations, a vehicle in violation of parking regulations may be immobilized until owner/driver is identified and fines have been paid.

If a student receives a parking ticket and does not pay the fine in a timely manner, he/she may not receive grades at the end of the quarter or a schedule for the following quarter. If necessary, transcripts and degrees may also be withheld until all fines have been paid.

MISCELLANEOUS POLICIESDress Code – Students are expected to dress in a manner that is not distracting or distasteful for a classroom environment. Clothes should be clean and appropriate for the classroom. Shirts with obscene or vulgar images or wording should not be worn. Open-toed shoes and sandals are discouraged. Students are also required to wear appropriate safety equipment as required by the instructor and/or classroom safety rules.

Children – Because they can be disruptive and/or distracting, children are not allowed in the school during regular class hours. This also includes bringing a child and leaving him/her in a vehicle, the break area or another place while the responsible adult is in class. Such a situation is not safe for a child.

Cell Phones, Music Players, etc. – Cell phones, music players and other similar electronic equipment can disrupt the academic environment of the classrooms, library or other places should be turned off or put on a quiet signal upon entering the school. As an exception to this rule, some individual instructors allow students to listen to their personal music choices while working on projects. The ground rule about this should be established in the course syllabus and/or early in the course.

Student Entrances – Student entrances are designated for the Sullivan College of Technology and Design facilities. These entrances provide easy access to classroom areas. Students should not enter or exit through the administrative or reception areas unless they have business to conduct with a school staff member.

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INSURANCE STATEMENTSullivan College of Technology and Design is committed to operating a reasonably safe and secure educational facility. This includes taking precautions to minimize exposure to injury and/or illness on behalf of its students, faculty, staff and guests. However, from time to time, accidents can and do happen and therefore, this policy and explanation of procedures has been developed to clarify the institution’s responsibility and response to occasions of injury or illness.

Students are strongly encouraged to maintain their own private health insurance and to carry with them at all times their health insurance identification cards. Sullivan College of Technology and Design does not act as an insurer and generally does not provide medical coverage for illness or injury sustained while at Sullivan College of Technology and Design or while engaged in curricular and/or extra-curricular events. In no instance will Sullivan College of Technology and Design guarantee payment to any third party provider for any type of medical care.

In addition, Sullivan College of Technology and Design is not responsible for and does not offer replacement or indemnification for, personal belongings that are lost, stolen or damaged while on college-owned or controlled property. Nor is replacement or indemnification provided while attending a curricular or extra-curricular event sponsored, co-sponsored or endorsed by Sullivan College of Technology and Design. All individuals are responsible for taking the necessary steps to adequately safeguard their own personal belongings. In addition, Sullivan College of Technology and Design is not responsible for loss or damage to personal vehicles while parked on property owned or controlled by the college. This includes vandalism and/or theft from an individual’s vehicle as well as damage resulting from other motorists.

WAIVER AND RELEASEIn consideration of the services provided, including intramural sports, field trips and other student activities, the student and parent (if the student is a minor) agree that:

A. The student accepts and assumes the risks of these activities;

B. The student waives and releases all claims against The Sullivan University System, its management, employees, agents, instructors and representatives for damages of every kind arising from any injury to the student;

C. The student will indemnify and hold harmless The Sullivan University System, its management, employees, instructors, agents and representatives for damages of every kind against the claims of other persons arising from such injury to the student.

D. The student fully agrees to allow his/her picture(s) to be published for marketing/advertising purposes without any monetary or other compensation to the student.

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STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDUREAcademic Grievance Procedure

Sullivan College of Technology and Design students who wish to file an academic grievance must do so within ninety days after posting of final grades and in accordance with this policy. An academic grievance is a claim that a specific academic decision or action (such as the assignment of a final grade or dismissal of a student or other decision that affects a student’s academic record or status) has violated published policies and procedures, or has been applied to the grievant in a manner different from that used for other students.

If you should have a question or grievance, you should follow the guidelines outlined below to seek a resolution.

The student shall first make a reasonable effort to resolve his or her grievance with the instructor concerned and if the instructor determines it is feasible and may be productive, the instructor shall accommodate a reasonable request to discuss and attempt to resolve the issue.

If the situation cannot be resolved or a meeting with the instructor is not feasible, the student may seek review within three (3) weeks of the triggering incident to the department chair or the appropriate supervisor. Chairs may require the grievance be placed in writing. If the student is unable to resolve the grievance with the department chair, a formal written grievance may be submitted to the academic or evening dean.If a student is unsatisfied with the decision rendered by the deans, he/she may petition for further review from the executive director. The letter should be addressed to the attention of the executive director and be sent or delivered to 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, KY 40218. The decision of the executive director will be final.

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NON ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURESCTD is committed to open and frequent communications and maintains an open door policy. This open door policy is the primary means of having your questions answered and problems resolved.Students should first have a conference with the person with whom they have the original complaint. If a satisfactory solution is not achieved, the student should then have a conference with that department’s chair or the appropriate division director. If the student is unable to resolve the grievance with the department chairperson or appropriate division director, a formal written grievance may be submitted to the academic or evening dean.If a student is unsatisfied with the decision rendered by one of the deans, he/she may petition for further review from the executive director. The letter should be addressed to the attention of the executive director and be sent or delivered to 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, KY 40218. If further action is deemed to be necessary, the student may file a written grievance with the Sullivan University System President or designee by mailing it to:

PresidentThe Sullivan University System, Inc.P.O. Box 33-308Louisville, Kentucky 40232

If a student does not feel that the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern; the student may consider contacting the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) at the following address:

Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools750 First Street, NE, Suite 980Washington, DC 20002-4241

REGISTER TO VOTEStudents are encouraged to exercise their right to participate in the democratic process. Voting in local, state and national elections is one of the most direct ways of participating in the process. In Kentucky, voter registration information is available from the Kentucky State Board of Elections (http://www.kyelect.com), and in Indiana, the information is available through the Indiana Secretary of State (http://www.in.gov./sos/elections/voters.com).

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM

The course numbering system is alphanumeric, consisting of three letters and three numbers. The letters indicate the discipline of the course: ARH for architectural design drafting, CCS for general education and other core classes, CET for computer engineering technology, CGD for computer graphic design, DWD for dynamic web development, DRF for general drafting, ELC for electronics, IDB for interior design, MEC for mechanical design drafting, AMT for advanced manufacturing technology, NET for computer network administration, CNS for computer network security/forensics, and HVA for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration. Generally, the course system assigns higher numbers to more difficult, upper division courses and/or to courses that complete a closely related sequence. The numbers in parentheses following the title for each course indicate the quarter credit hours.

AMT151 MECHANICAL DRIVES – (3 credits) In this course, students will learn how to select, install, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair a range of mechanical systems including belt, chain and gear power transmission systems which are commonly found in both automated and manual machines used in every industry around the world. These industries include manufacturing, construction, the military and transportation. Prerequisite: None

AMT158 ROBOT FUNDAMENTALS – (3 credits) This course, through lecture and laboratory, will explore the major system elements of a robot system. Topics covered will include the development of the robotics industry to date, basic parts, classifications, end-of-arm tooling, teach pendant operation, fundamental programming techniques, and industrial robot safety applications. Prerequisites: ELC134, and/or taken concurrently with ELC152 and ELC163

AMT216 FLUID POWER – (3 credits) This introductory course provides, through lecture and laboratory experience, knowledge about fluid power industrial components and systems. This class covers the fundamentals of fluid power operation, properties and types of fluids, conductors, and contamination control. Also covered: the function, construction, and operation of pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, efficient power sources, and system accessories. Prerequisite: CCS143

AMT238 ROBOT APPLICATIONS – (3 credits) The student will learn, through the use of industrial quality laboratory equipment, computer software, videos, written text and laboratory activities, the basics of robotic applications. These applications include the operation and programming of robots, material transfer, machine tending, quality control and the interfacing of supporting equipment. Prerequisites: AMT158 and AMT216

AMT247 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS I – (3 credits) This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic operation principles of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). An industrial level PLC will be utilized throughout the course to teach the basic principles and programming of the PLC. The course will utilize lectures and hands-on laboratory exercises with PLC hardware and programming software to achieve the course objectives. Prerequisites: ELC163 and ELC226

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AMT249 MANUFACTURING METHODS – (4 credits) The course focuses on organizing and planning of manufacturing, specifications, properties and types of materials, casting, injection molding, forging, materials forming processing, machine tool technology and welding technology. An emphasis on reducing, reusing, and recycling in the manufacturing process is a component of this course. Prerequisites: CCS143, CCS162

AMT258 WORK CELLS – (3 credits) The student will learn, through the use of industrial quality laboratory equipment, computer software, written text, and laboratory activities, how to set up work-cells. The student will learn how to program a robotic work-cell, maintain production control, program off-line using robot simulation software. Prerequisite: AMT238

AMT267 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS II – (3 credits) This course is designed to provide the student with exposure to additional and more advanced operating principles of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The student, through the use of lecture and hands-on laboratory activities, will learn to program an industrial-level PLC utilizing its accompanying software. Topics covered include processor data instructions, ladder diagram programming, including timers and counters, and troubleshooting programs. Prerequisite: AMT247

AMT316 FLUID POWER II – (3 credits) This course provides, through lecture and laboratory experience, more knowledge about fluid power industrial components and systems, continuing from Fluid Power I. This class covers the function, construction and operation of pressure and flow control valves, cartridge and stack valves, proportional and servo valves, pumps and system accessories. Prerequisite: AMT216

AMT320 STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL – (4 credits) This advanced class focuses on the major aspects of using statistical methodology for quality control and improvement. Both traditional and modern methods are presented, including state-of-the-art techniques for statistical process monitoring and control and statistically designed experiments for process characterization, organization, and process robustness studies. Topics covered include DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve and control – the problem-solving strategy of Six Sigma) and the implementation process. Prerequisite: CCS163

AMT330 INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT – (3 credits) This advanced class takes a systems level approach to integrating instruments and controllers in typical industrial control systems. Topics covered include an introduction to instrumentation, temperature, pressure, level, flow, and position measurement, analyzers, transmission and communication, automatic control, final elements, and safety systems. Prerequisite: associate degree in AMT or equivalent

AMT340 ENGINEERING PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES – (3 credits) This course introduces the student to the C++ programming language, Excel, numerical programming methods, and Matlab. The student will experience a unique integrated electronic learning system that allows for quick and efficient navigation to a multitude of examples, exercises and projects. Prerequisite: associate degree in AMT or equivalent

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AMT347 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS III – (3 credits) This course is designed to provide the student with exposure to the CLX series controllers and operating principles. The student, through the use of lecture and hands-on training, will be able to program a CLX series controller and use its accompanying software. Topics covered will include advanced use of timers and counters, messaging instructions, project management, memory, and controller tag usage. Prerequisite: AMT267

AMT351 MECHANICAL DRIVES II – (3 credits) In this course, students will learn how to select, install, adjust, troubleshoot and repair a range of mechanical systems, including heavy duty V-belt, synchronous belt, lubrication concepts, precision shaft alignment, couplings, and heavy duty chain and gear power transmission systems which are commonly found in both automated and manual machines used in every industry around the world. These industries include manufacturing, construction, the military and transportation. Prerequisite: AMT151

AMT367 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS IV – (3 credits) This course allows students to apply the knowledge gained in the previous PLC and robot courses to simulated real world applications. The student will design PLC programs with solutions for five simulated industrial applications. The students will generate professional documentation and present their work to the instructor and the class. This is a hands-on design and application course. Prerequisite: AMT258, AMT267

AMT420 GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY – (4 credits) Photovoltaic and other renewable energy technologies are a rapidly growing sector of the energy market. This class is a guide to the design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems. Topics covered will be the principles of photovoltaic energy and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. The content includes system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, component operation, system design and sizing, and installation requirements and recommended practices. Common scenarios and procedures are discussed throughout. Specific electrical requirements are in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Prerequisite: ELC253, AMT320, AMT330

AMT430 ADVANCED AUTOMATION – (3 credits) The student will learn, through the use of industrial quality laboratory equipment, computer software, written text, and laboratory activities, and how to set up an advanced automated work cell. Prerequisite: AMT258

AMT440 SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING – (4 credits) Industrial ecology, the “study of the human-induced transformation of materials and energy from the perspectives of the environment and sustainability”, is an organizing concept that explores both natural and altered biophysical environments. Most analyses are contemporaneous, but historical and predictive studies are also part of the subject. Prerequisites: ELC253, AMT320, AMT330

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AMT450 PROJECT MANAGEMENT I – (3 credits) This course guides the student through the intricate framework of organizational behavior and structure that can determine project success with respect to the planning, scheduling, and controlling processes vital to effective project management. Topics include an overview, organizational structures, organizing and staffing, management function, time management, conflicts, planning and project graphics. Prerequisite: AMT320

AMT 460 PROJECT MANAGEMENT II – (3 credits) This course moves the student from the theory of project management studied in Project Management I to application of theory to real world projects. Students may experience externships with manufacturing companies or work with projects assigned to the college by companies. Students will implement processes involved in planning, scheduling, maintaining records, pricing, controlling costs, managing risks, managing contracts, and managing quality of a real world project. Prerequisite: AMT450

ARH140 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING – (3 credits) This course will provide you with a solid understanding of quantification necessary in creating estimates of both residential and commercial structures. You will create spreadsheets using available software to collect data from architectural drawings and create estimate reports. Prerequisites: DRF100

ARH160 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN I – (3 credits) This course may be taken concurrently with ARH165 and is an introduction to terminology and standard drafting practices used in the residential construction. Topics include building code requirements, room design, floor plan layout, dimensioning and use of manufacturer’s technical reports. Prerequisites: DRF135, ARH140

ARH165 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN II – (3 credits) This course may be taken concurrently with ARH160 and is an introduction to the types of foundation systems and framing systems used in residential construction. Topics include foundation design and layout, cross section detailing and structural analysis. Prerequisites: DRF135, ARH140

ARH170 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION I – (3 credits) This course may be taken concurrently with ARH173 and will introduce you to various codes that affect commercial construction. Drawings completed in lab exercises will illustrate codes used as well as CADD techniques. Prerequisites: DRF135, ARH140

ARH173 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION II – (3 credits) This course may be taken concurrently with ARH170 and will introduce you to various materials and practices used in construction of commercial buildings. Materials discussed include wood, masonry, concrete and steel. Using these materials, you will detail various drawings from typical structures. Prerequisites: DRF135, ARH140

CCS100 COLLEGE SUCCESS STRATEGIES – (4 credits) This is a required course for all degree-seeking students entering Sullivan College of Technology and Design (SCTD). It is designed to help you succeed in college-level studies and complete your degrees. It covers learning and teaching styles, note-taking skills, time management, SCTD policies and services, reading skills, goal setting and much more. Prerequisite: None

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CCS113 BASIC MATHEMATICS – (4 credits) This class reviews the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Skills in the application of fractions, decimals, percentages and units of measure are emphasized. Prerequisite: None

CCS117 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS – (4 credits) This is an introductory course in computer science focusing on the microcomputer, commonly called the PC (personal computer). You will be introduced to the history, basic architecture and how a microcomputer system works. The operation of the personal computer is covered, including input, data processing, output and secondary storage. You will be exposed to several software applications such as database, word processing and spreadsheet software. This course will develop and improve personal computer skills. This course is primarily lecture and demonstration with a substantial amount of computer exercises outside of the scheduled class hours. Prerequisite: None

CCS123 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS – (4 credits) This class emphasizes problem-solving skills as they relate to ratios and proportions, formula re-arranging and evaluation, and an introduction to geometry and trigonometry. Prerequisite: CCS113

CCS124 ART HISTORY I – (4 credits) This course is a study of significant works of art throughout history up to the Modern era, intended to heighten perception and enjoyment of the visual arts. You will become acquainted with a historic panorama of the visual arts, the trends and the creative spirit of the masters. Prerequisite: None

CCS126 ENGLISH – (4 credits) You will engage in critical thinking and writing by developing your writing processes and producing finished prose. Required writing consists of multiple drafts of three to four papers of varying lengths. The course will also present an overview of grammar basics, especially as they pertain to writing. You will also read and discuss contemporary literature. You will learn to utilize research engines available at most libraries. Prerequisite: None

CCS143 ALGEBRA I - (4 credits) This course is designed to serve as a beginning course for students with no prior algebra training and as a refresher course for students with an algebra background. The course begins with a review of basic algebra concepts, including teaching you to use the order of operations and the laws of exponents. Other basic concepts taught include scientific notation, roots and radicals, and operations on algebraic expressions. The course teaches you the fundamentals of solving linear equations, literal equations and verbal application problems. Prerequisite: CCS123.

CCS147 OPERATING SYSTEMS – (4 credits) This is a course in computer science focusing on the microcomputer’s operating system. This course looks at what an operating system is and why everyone using Windows or a compatible system needs to have a comprehensive understanding of what the operating system does and the correct way to use it. This course will expose you to problem solving and give a comprehensive understanding of the operating system commands and how to use them. Prerequisite: None

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CCS153 TRIGONOMETRY & GEOMETRY – (4 credits) This course is designed to be a beginning course in trigonometry and geometry, and a refresher course for students with prior training in trigonometry and geometry. The course teaches the fundamental concepts of right angle trigonometry. You will learn to apply the basic trigonometric functions to both drill and practical application problems. You will be taught how to apply vectors to the solution of practical application problems, as well as the use of the law of sines and the law of cosines for solving oblique triangles. Radian measure, properties of circles, and properties of plane and solid geometric figures are explored and applied. Prerequisite: CCS143

CCS156 SPEECH & INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION – (4 credits) This course examines communication for the work place, concentrating on interpersonal dynamics, conflict resolution, and presentation skills. The fundamentals of customer/client relations and employee relations on perceptual, verbal and non-verbal levels are covered. Prerequisite: None

CCS162 PHYSICS I – (4 credits) This course introduces mechanics through the examination of force-motion relationships. The concepts of velocity, energy, power and torque are emphasized. Prerequisite: CCS153

CCS163 ALGEBRA II – (4) Emphasis is placed on skills in graphing linear equations and inequalities; determining the length, midpoint and slope of linear equations; factoring; simplifying algebraic fractions; use of factoring and the quadratic formula to determine the solutions of quadratic equations; solving systems of equations containing two and three unknowns using algebraic elimination and substitution; and an introduction to logarithms. Prerequisite: CCS143

CCS212 PHYSICS II – (4 credits) Structure and properties of matter are examined with emphasis on the strength of materials, fluid mechanics and gas laws. An introduction is given to thermal physics with temperature and effects of heat, change of state, heat transfer, and the laws of thermodynamics. The fundamentals of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning are introduced. Prerequisite: CCS162

CCS225 ART HISTORY II – (4 credits) This course is a continuation of Art History I with a focus on Modern art, history and culture. You gain an understanding of Modern movements in the visual arts and their impact on current design trends. This course will also explore the impact of changing worldviews and a movement toward a global society on the issues and ideas that drive modern art. Prerequisite: None

CCS228 COMPOSITION I – (4 credits) This course is designed to develop within you a greater understanding of and proficiency with the college essay and to develop improved critical thinking skills. The class will cover fundamentals of grammar and sentence structures, paragraph development, and essay structures. Prerequisite: CCS126

CCS229 ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY – (4 credits) This course is designed to familiarize you with the profound effect design can have on a person’s psychological behavior and attitude toward the environment. You will become aware of the importance design will have on people’s functioning within a given space. The class studies color theory, intimate environments, work and play environments, and therapeutic and community environments. Prerequisite: None

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CCS232 PHYSICS III – (4 credits) This course focuses on electromagnetic phenomena. Topics include electrostatics, potential, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance and magnetism. The characteristics of electric motors and transformers are studied. Prerequisite: CCS212

CCS246 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – (4 credits) This class prepares students near graduation for marketing their skills to employers. Job market realities, skills analysis, researching companies, resumes, interviewing, letter writing, setting career goals, learning job search techniques and job success are covered in this oral and written communication course. Prerequisite: None CCS301 NORTH AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY – (4 credits) This course will survey the geography of the United States and Canada and will include the physiography, culture and economies of the regions. Prerequisite: None

CCS330 COMPOSITION II – (4 credits) Composition II is a college-level writing class with a concentration on critical thinking, persuasive writing and research paper writing skills. Composition II extends your abilities to communicate what you have read to include research for the purpose of simplifying complex problems in an original manner for your benefit and other members of the academic community. Prerequisite: CCS228

CCS332 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY – (4 credits) This course provides a framework for the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology and other relevant topics. Upon completion, you should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. Prerequisite: None

CCS343 TECHNICAL CALCULUS – (4 credits) This course is designed to cover calculus skills needed in engineering technology programs. You will receive instruction in both differential and integral calculus. Prerequisites: CCS153, CCS163

CCS365 HUMAN ECOLOGY – (4 credits) You will study the role of biology and ecology in the life of the average citizen, emphasizing behavioral aspects. You will also learn how environmental and ecological issues affect the quality of human life. Prerequisite: None

CCS402 SOCIOLOGY – (4 credits) This course presents sociology as a way of understanding the world. Sociology is a field of study that explains social, political and economic phenomena in terms of social structures, social forces, and group relations. This course will introduce you to the field by focusing on several important sociological topics, including socialization, culture, the social construction of knowledge, inequality, race and ethnic relations, poverty and political sociology. Prerequisite: None

CCS435 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT – (4 credits) This course will study major concepts of American government from the beginning to the present. The course will consist of instruction and activities that will come from the text, instructor lectures and assignments, and related information. Prerequisite: None

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CCS445 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH – (4 credits) You will learn words and phrases to improve communications, safety, morale and functional language skills that will assist in communicating with Spanish speakers. The language component utilizes the most important Spanish commands, questions and phrases pertinent to everyday conversation. Aspects involving Hispanic culture will be included. Prerequisite: None

CET244 COMMUNICATIONS IN ELECTRONICS – (4 credits) This course is designed to give you a basic understanding of the various parts of communications: AM/FM receivers, mixers, RF, IF, telecommunications and transmission devices. Prerequisites: and/or concurrently with ELC 212 and ELC 219

CGD110 DRAWING – (3 credits) This is an introductory level course that will focus on development of basic drawing techniques using various traditional media. You will be acquainted with basic techniques of sketching, shading and rendering primary shapes. You will further be exposed to the more advanced concepts of line, line value, texture, form and linear perspective. You will also be exposed to the advanced concept of drawing the human figure. Drawing and illustration, as applied to the graphic design field, will be explored as a final phase of the course, as well as the basic tools and techniques associated with this type of drawing. Prerequisite: None

CGD115 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL IMAGING – (3 credits) This course will concentrate on the use of a computer as a tool for pixel-based image creation and manipulation. The course will focus on the use of Photoshop, the scanner and printers. Emphasis will also be placed on understanding resolution, use of Photoshop as a design tool, understanding image acquisition and manipulation. The student will be exposed to a variety of opportunities to create, edit and manipulate pixel-based images. You will also be introduced to ethical, legal and copyright issues surrounding manipulation and acquisition of images. Prerequisite: None

CGD131 COLOR THEORY – (3 credits) This is an introductory level course designed to expose you to color as a design element. You will initially be introduced to how the human eye sees and the brain perceives color. The two color modes (additive and subtractive) will be introduced along with the concepts of primary colors, secondary colors and the color wheels of both color models respectively. You will complete visual exercises designed to acquaint you with associated lecture. Both the psychological and physiological effects of color will be introduced. Finally, color as an element in computer graphic design will be introduced, and various computer models discussed. Prerequisite: None

CGD135 TYPOGRAPHY – (3 credits) This course will concentrate on the use of type as a tool for the creation of clear communication. The course will also focus on the history of type, classification of type, and type as it is used within the context of words, sentences and paragraphs. You will be exposed to a variety of projects to understand the beauty of letter forms as well as the power of type in communication. Prerequisite: CGD151, CGD164

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CGD142 PRINT I – (3 credits) This is an introductory level course designed to acquaint you with the basic elements of a modern graphic design studio. The course will begin with a brief history of graphic design and print history as well as lithography and photo. You will also be introduced to type and text as design elements, semantics of typography, choosing and recognizing typefaces and various printing processes used to reproduce type and images. You will be introduced to color separations and how they are used in the printing process. You will then be introduced to pre-press processes, proofing, mechanical-prep film makeup and digital pre-press (computer graphics). Prerequisites: CGD151

CGD151 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION I – (3 credits) This course will focus on the use of the computer as an illustration tool. You will first be exposed to computer illustration basics, use of primitive drawing tools in an illustration program and line as a design element. You will then be instructed in the alteration of primitives to create irregular shapes and color fills. You will additionally be instructed in the use of typography as an illustration element. Additionally, you will be exposed to the concept of clip art and legal and ethical issues involved in their use. Prerequisite: None

CGD157 DIGITAL IMAGERY & IMAGE MAKING I – (3 credits) The components of digital imagery and image making will be discussed, including the various types of computers, monitors, scanners and printers. Basic two-dimensional graphics will be developed. You will be exposed to intermediate and advanced stages of digital design that have not been covered in previous classes. Prerequisite: CGD115

CGD164 LAYOUT I – (3 credits) This introductory level course is designed to acquaint you with computer layout and desktop publishing as well as expand the concepts of design and the computer as a tool for image creation taught in beginning level courses. You will be exposed to the basic concepts of desktop publishing software. Concepts of computer typography will be explored in detail as well as fundamental ad and page layout. Prerequisites: CGD115, CGD151

CGD169 3-D MODELING – (3 credits) You will be introduced to the basics of generating three-dimensional models on a computer system. These models will be developed utilizing wire-frame, surface and solid representational model techniques. You will also learn the basics of material application and camera and lighting uses. Prerequisite: CGD157

CGD215 LAYOUT II – (3 credits) This is an advanced level course. This course is designed to allow you to bring together the many skills and knowledge acquired in the lower level courses to design projects that are ready to go to press. You will create a corporate identity package, from logo concept to a printed brochure. Students will be exposed to logo design, Graphic Standards, business cards, package design, manipulating images for print, designing sales materials and press specifications. You will learn to follow a job from design stage to final printed production and how the computer functions as an essential tool. Prerequisite: CGD164

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CGD229 BASIC 3D ANIMATION – (3 credits) This course is designed to introduce you to the concept of basic 3D animation. You will be provided with the opportunity to create basic computer animation from the initial concept phase to a finished product. You will be exposed to the concepts of storyboards, object movement and interaction, keyframing techniques, and set and lighting design. Prerequisite: CGD169

CGD234 MULTI-MEDIA I – (3 credits) The multi-media I course is designed to pull together many various aspects of computer graphics, animation, digital video, and digital imaging and design to create a multi-media portfolio. You will plan for the creation of a multi-media project, and use appropriate computer hardware and software to create, design and edit the project. You will use programming to navigate and animate to present portfolio materials. Prerequisites: CGD115, CGD243

CGD242 PRINT II – (3 credits) This course looks deeper into the printing industry with advanced color separation techniques and pressroom methods, plus paper and ink differences. Also, this class will develop the relationship between digital press and conventional pressroom methods. Print II will look at four-color separation methods as well as spot color for different types of media and paper. Prerequisite: CGD142

CGD243 WEB I – (3 credits) This is an introductory course in web design. You will learn the elements and technology that comprise a website. Additionally, you will learn how to utilize html and various computer programs to build basic websites. Prerequisite: CGD115

CGD244 GRAPHIC DESIGN – (3 credits) Communication is the vital element in Graphic Design. Design education is a lifetime activity, and as such, constant change requires constant renewal. To be competitive, you must approach the basic principles and practices with a flexible and curious mind. You will examine art design principles and techniques that apply. You will be introduced to proper procedures for preparing design materials and services for today’s marketplace. You will be presented with the opportunity to discover how applying basic design principles can enhance visual messages. Prerequisite: CGD110

CGD250 VIDEO PRODUCTION – (3 credits) This is an introductory course covering a broad range of topics. You will learn about usage of digital video as a communications medium. Emphasis will be on learning the processes involved in taking footage from source tapes to a final edited work. Prerequisite: None

CGD256 MULTI-MEDIA II – (3 credits) This is an advanced course in Internet multi-media covering a broad range of topics. You will learn about the Internet and how to obtain information and skillfully navigate the structure of the World-Wide-Web. Additionally, you will learn how to create and edit content for the Web. Prerequisite: CGD234

CGD263 WEB II – (3 credits) This is an upper level course in web design. You will learn technologies utilized in sophisticated commercial sites. Additionally, you will learn how to utilize web animation and interaction to enhance the viewers’ experience. Prerequisite: CGD243

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CGD267 PORTFOLIO – (3 credits) This class is designed to allow you the opportunity to compile a cross-section of your work, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, for presentation to potential employers. You will receive instruction in interview techniques as well as job hunting strategies and career advice. You will also be allowed to use the lab facilities to develop any partially completed work or ideas from past classes. Prerequisite: Must be taken within final quarter or Department Chair approval.

CGD269 EXTERNSHIP – (3 credits) A combination work/study program with you receiving exposure to the daily operations and procedures of a graphic design firm or in a related area. You are required to work a minimum of 90 hours of practical, on-the-job training. You will work with professional graphic designers to attain training and exposure in the field. Prerequisite: Must be taken within final quarter or Department Chair approval.

CGD325 GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY – (3 credits) This course surveys the pivotal events and achievements that led to the current state of visual communication. The unceasing quest to give form to ideas is traced from the pictographs painted on cave walls to the latest imaginative designs. Through lectures, presentations, discussions and research, you are introduced to the creative thinkers, important innovations and breakthrough technologies that have shaped the evolution of visual communication. Prerequisite: None

CGD326 DESIGN METHODOLOGY – (3 credits) The objective of this course is to assist you in the development of methodologies for exploration, investigation and construction of a well-designed proposal of work. This class provides you with a variety of exploratory means to identify, locate, reflect on and develop areas of pursuit of design solutions. Prerequisite: None

CGD327 WRITING COPY FOR DESIGN – (3 credits) This course is an introduction to the basic elements of writing for print advertising. You will be introduced to the function and methodologies of copy writing. You will also learn the structure of writing and how it lures the viewer deeper into the advertising message. Prerequisites: None.

CGD342 BRANDING – (3 credits) In this course, you will research, develop and design a corporate logo that is then used in marketing, packaging, identity package, advertising and other projects. You will understand the collaborating between the sales, marketing and design teams, which is needed to complete branding for a client. Prerequisite: None

CGD351 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION II – (3 credits) This advanced class takes you beyond the basics of the Digital Illustration I class to widen your horizons and use the program to its fullest potential. You will examine and utilize more advanced features of vector-based software to create finely tuned images for multiple purposes. Prerequisite: CGD151

CGD357 DIGITAL IMAGERY & IMAGE MAKING II – (3 credits) This advanced class is designed to hone your skills on and with various digital methods of image creation. You will be instructed on the interactions between some traditional forms of image creation as well as their digital counterparts. Instruction will also include usage of the camera for image creation, digitizing tablets and scanner usage. The class will also help you learn to merge and manipulate several different media, ranging from still images to moving imagery. Prerequisite: CGD157

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CGD430 ADVERTISING DESIGN – (3 credits) This course introduces you to advertising design. You will learn the art of advertising and the structure of advertising agencies. You will also learn the concepts and approaches used to develop an advertising campaign. The goal in this class is to have you develop, design and produce materials for client presentation. Prerequisite: CGD327

CGD431 PRODUCT DESIGN – (3 credits) Product Design is a class that will explore the facets of commercial and industrial packaging from actual box/package creation to its outer design and advertising. You will learn to create not only prototype product designs but the packages they are housed in, as well as subsequent sales and dispersal methods. Prerequisite: CGD351

CGD445 ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN – (3 credits) From Olympic events to museum directories, you will learn how concepts of direction and space (navigating through the human scale environment) present challenges for the designer. This class focuses on type and image as elements to orient a person within a specific environment. You will explore each stage of developing a way-finding system, from sketches to 3D information graphics. You will learn how to guide an audience through new and/or unfamiliar environments and the exciting typographic and symbol system opportunities such work presents. Prerequisite: CCS229

CGD446 COLLECTIVE DESIGN – (3 credits) Collective Design is a class that will explore the uses of combining models, vector art and photos from different software into one project. You will use various programs and multi-media software to create one campaign, which may include products from a variety of software sources. Prerequisite: None

CGD461 DESIGN STUDIO/COMMUNITY PROJECTS – (3 credits) This class is designed to allow you to work on projects for a variety of non-profit agencies. You will have an opportunity to strengthen your portfolio with these projects. Non-profit agencies will provide real opportunities for you to produce artwork that will be displayed and utilized. You will be able to create in a non-obstructive environment. Prerequisite: Must be taken within final quarter or Department Chair approval.

CGD467 PORTFOLIO – (3 credits) This is an advanced course that will prepare the student for exiting the bachelor’s degree program. The course requires you to apply different concepts of portfolios and explore options of communicating using various portfolio types. You will have the opportunity to create a resume, business card, mailer portfolio, hard portfolio (book) and digital portfolio. You will be exposed to various techniques to help your portfolio stand out when seen by potential employers. Prerequisite: Must be taken within final quarter or Department Chair approval.

CNS135 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SECURITY – (4 credits) This course introduces you to the basic principles of information security as it applies to computer networks. Upon successful completion of the course, you will understand the theory behind securing computer resources for protection against internal and external threats such as: malicious code, web vulnerabilities, email exploits and various denial-of-service attacks. This course is designed to offer a broad overview of the security field, familiarize you with common terms and definitions, and act as entry point into the more sophisticated concentrations of the security specialties available. Prerequisite: NET152

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CNS148 RISK MANAGEMENT FOR COMPUTER NETWORKS – (4 credits) This course will examine industry best practices and the various measures needed to implement an economically sound security management policy. The lectures are geared toward providing upper management and security officers with the knowledge and tools they need to balance risk levels with legal and ethical compliance and to prevent business interruption. Techniques for effective policy writing and awareness training will also be covered. The primary topics included in this course will be structuring, performing and reporting a security assessment. Prerequisite: CNS135

CNS157 NETWORK DEFENSE TACTICS – (7 credits) This course introduces you to the principles behind network defense techniques and how they fit into the information security architecture. It prepares you in strengthening the corporate infrastructure through the use of firewalls, VPNs, and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems and other defense tools. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to identify network security threats, assess the risk plane and implement an effective preventive or defensive tactic. Common attack profiles and secure remote access will be reviewed from a protocol perspective. Prerequisites: CNS135, (NET181 or NET231)

CNS164 COMPUTER FORENSICS – (6 credits) This class will focus on the proper way to maintain a legitimate chain-of-custody, how to secure an electronic crime scene and the various methods used to provide a means for event reconstruction. You will learn basic profiling techniques as well as the proper procedures for examining system logs and audit trails. Discovery, containment and preservation of electronic evidence and writing comprehensive reports will be the focus of this course. The lesson plan will emphasize analytical thinking through various case studies and real life examples and give you an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice process. Prerequisites: CNS135, and (NET181 or NET231)

CNS174 ENCRYPTION & AUTHENTICATION METHODS – (4 credits) This course is concerned with the assorted strong authentication procedures available in today’s modern, complex computer networks. These methods include: biometric applications, digital signatures, smart-cards and token-based confirmation. Router and transport protocol security will also be addressed, along with the different types of validation methods such as role-based, discretionary, and mandatory access controls. Prerequisite: CNS135

CNS180 FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL ENCRYPTION – (4 credits) This course introduces you to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and how it helps to provide authentication, privacy, integrity and non-repudiation. You will learn key distribution and management, symmetric and asymmetric key models and hashing functions. You will learn how PKI helps to provide trust in the digital world. Prerequisites: CNS135 and/or concurrent with CNS196

CNS196 ADVANCED TOPICS IN INFORMATION SECURITY – (4 credits) This course will focus on various industry standard technologies and practices as they apply to computer networking and data security. You will be exposed to the latest products, theories and applications that comprise the current defense and countermeasure arsenal in use by modern information systems and the security professionals that implement and maintain them. Prerequisite: or concurrent with CNS180

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CNS310 APPLICATION SECURITY – (3 credits) Many security vulnerabilities are a result of ineffective programming or inherent weaknesses in application designs. This course is designed to enhance your knowledge by focusing on key programming/database coding to mitigate these risks in today’s popular applications using these structures. Prerequisite: DWD145

CNS320 TACTICAL DIGITAL OFFENSE TECHNIQUES – (6 credits) This course prepares you in ethical ways to test and challenge the defense strategies you have previously learned. In a business environment, blind defense can lead to illegal and damaging penetration activity, leaving critical data unprotected and vulnerable. Through the techniques learned in this class using various tools of the trade, you can more effectively protect the valuable data assets. Increased knowledge of Trojans, back doors, database attacks and network attacks are gained, along with a substantial appreciation for the ethics and legality in the use of these techniques. Prerequisite: CNS157

CNS364 ADVANCED DIGITAL FORENSICS – (6 credits) This is an advanced study in cyber-crime investigation that builds upon the knowledge and principles gained in previous courses. You will explore the methods, techniques and advanced forensics tools implemented to identify and track activity of cyber-criminals. The course will prepare you in proper collection and containment of evidence and will provide an in-depth understanding of the legal process surrounding the forensic investigation. Focus will be placed on live attacks and their system footprints and incident handling from a forensic perspective. Prerequisite: CNS164

CNS435 SECURE NETWORK ANALYSIS – (8 credits) This course is an advanced study in computer offense techniques to effectively secure digital resources. It is designed to expose you to internal auditing processes and methodologies, known as penetration tests, to evaluate, analyze and report on the corporate digital security risk plane. Ethics in the use of these tools is a key concept embedded in this course. Prerequisite: CNS320

DRF100 BASIC BOARD DRAFTING – (6 credits) This course introduces you to drafting as the universal “language of industry” and provides the basic instruction for proper use of drafting tools and instruments. The course will cover the use of orthographic projection, sketching, lettering, dimensioning, line quality, and other principles needed for understanding while producing engineering drawings. Prerequisite: None

DRF135 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN DRAFTING I – (3 credits) You will be introduced to Computer Aided Drafting equipment, fundamental commands, terminology, and theory of operation. The hands-on use of a CADD system will be an integral part in reinforcing these topics. Prerequisite: None

DRF145 ADVANCED DRAFTING TECHNIQUES – (3 credits) You will learn to visualize complex sections from standard orthographic views. The development of complex views using primary and secondary auxiliary views and the development of complex flat patterns for sheet metal work are taught. Welded fabrication and American Welding Society symbols (which are now the adopted world standard) will be taught to prepare you for American Design Drafting Association certification. The rules of two-point perspective will be reviewed, and the perspective of a small house will be drawn to prepare you for a more thorough treatment in AutoCAD, which is more suited to this technique. Prerequisite: DRF100

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DRF165 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN DRAFTING II – (3 credits) This course is designed to refine your skills learned in Computer Aided Design Drafting I. You will learn new advanced skills enabling them to create complete working drawings with dimensioning. You will work with architectural and mechanical drawings, overlaying these drawings to form a finished product that can be plotted and used for reference. Prerequisite: DRF135

DRF231 STATICS – (4 credits) This course is an introduction to the analysis of the basic forces that act on rigid structural members. You will study forces applied to beams, the principles of equilibrium for rigid bodies, and the analysis of structures. Prerequisites: CCS153, CCS162, CCS163

DRF251 ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION – (4 credits) This course will teach you the concepts of how to design and balance electrical power systems in residential, commercial and industrial environments. Prerequisites: None.

DRF255 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN DRAFTING III – (3 credits) You are introduced to problem solving techniques, programming language and concepts, and customization using AutoCAD. This class will help you develop an understanding of how the software works, how to customize the user interface and how to write various types of routines to perform complex tasks. Prerequisite: DRF165

DRF258 STRENGTHS – (4 credits) This course is designed as a study in stress and strain analysis, shear and moments in design of structural members. Prerequisite: DRF231

DRF265 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN DRAFTING IV – (3 credits) This class is designed to teach you how to utilize three dimensional commands to construct architectural, civil or mechanical data bases. You will understand the xyz axis system and develop advanced drawings utilizing this system. Prerequisite: None

DRF 271 CIVIL DRAFTING – (3 credits) This course introduces the student to Civil Drafting and a variety of different drawings that can be created using Computer Aided Drafting. Topics include Mapping, Site Plan and Legal Descriptions, Highway/Roadway Design, Profiles, Earthwork and Geographic Information Systems. Prerequisite: DRF165

DRF285 BIM APPLICATIONS – (3 credits) This course introduces you to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustainability, two revolutionary movements. You will learn how to create environmentally friendly design through a streamlined process. Prerequisite: DRF165

DRF331 DYNAMICS – (4 credits) This course is a student-focused approach to dynamics. The course strongly emphasizes drawing free body diagrams and the associated inertial response diagrams, an integrated use of structured problem- solving methodology, and the inclusion of real-world case studies. Prerequisite: CCS343

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DWD145 PROGRAMMING LOGIC – (3 credits) This course introduces you to critical thinking and problem solving, and to the design and use of programming techniques, including variables, data types, modules, logic structures, arrays, data structures and object-oriented design. You will apply these concepts using problem solving tools, including algorithms, flowcharts, pseudocode, structure charts and IPO charts. Prerequisite: None

DWD150 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING – (3 credits) This introduction to programming teaches you how to create an object-oriented program. Instruction will cover the use of variables, data types, I/O, loops, exemption handling and creating GUI. This course provides a developed structure for program design. You will learn to develop systems and classes. Prerequisite: and/or concurrently DWD145

DWD255 INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING – (3 credits) Continuing on the foundation built in DWD150, you will learn how to use VB.NET to work with structures, classes, objects and arrays. Prerequisite: DWD145

DWD257 CLIENT SIDE PROGRAMMING – (3 credits) This course introduces you to client side web programming. Using current technologies, you will learn how to make existing web pages interactive. Techniques to be taught include event handling, modifying the content of the web page, using web services to add new functionality to the web site and adding visual effects/animations to a web site. Prerequisites: DWD145, DWD150

DWD265 WEB III – (3 credits) Web III covers advanced web techniques and how dynamic content integrates with static pages. You will learn CSS, Server Side Includes, DreamWeaver behaviors and JavaScript. Prerequisite: CGD263

DWD266 MULTI-MEDIA III – (3 credits) Multi-Media III concentrates on Edge software and JavaScript. This course focuses on scripting of Flash games. Other topics include how Flash integrates with various web technologies. Prerequisite: CGD256

DWD271 DYNAMIC WEB LANGUAGE I – (3 credits) This course provides a complete introduction to database concepts and the relational database model. Topics include QBE, SQL, normalization, design methodology, DBMS functions, database administration and other database management approaches, such as client/server databases, object-oriented databases and data warehouses.Prerequisites: DWD145, DWD150

DWD272 DYNAMIC WEB LANGUAGE II – (3 credits) You will learn PHP which allows you to mix conventional web pages with programmable dynamic content. This course steps through connecting to a database to manipulating data for a wide range of functionalities. Prerequisites: DWD145, DWD150, DWD271

DWD273 DYNAMIC WEB LANGUAGE III – (3 credits) This course introduces you to creating active server pages. Creating and maintaining interactive and dynamic web applications will be covered, in addition to object-oriented programming techniques and advanced form server controls. Prerequisites: DWD145, DWD150, DWD271

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DWD275 WEB IV – (3 credits) Web IV builds on the previous web design courses to cover more advanced web techniques and integration of dynamic content with static pages. You will learn advanced CSS, how to integrate information stored in a database into a web site, and how to incorporate scripts into a web site. Prerequisite: DWD265

DWD276 MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT – (3 credits) In this course, you will utilize modern mobile application development principles to create applications targeted for cell phones. The course will cover the limitations of mobile devices and privacy/ethical considerations of mobile application development. Prerequisites: DWD145, DWD150

DWD277 DYNAMIC WEB LANGUAGE IV – (3 credits) This course continues to explore PHP as a web development language. The topics covered include advanced database interaction, object-oriented programming and an introduction to various design patterns as they relate to PHP. Prerequisites: DWD150, DWD272

DWD278 DYNAMIC WEB LANGUAGE V – (3 credits) This course continues to explore ASP.NET as a web development language. The topics covered include advanced database interaction, object-oriented programming and an introduction to various design patterns as they relate to ASP.NET. Prerequisites: DWD150, DWD271,DWD273

DWD330 SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION - (3 credits) Students will study techniques used to increase website traffic utilizing search engine optimization (SEO) techniques. Students will study how to devise a search engine optimization plan and techniques to make websites more search-engine friendly. Prerequisite: DWD273

DWD352 VECTOR-BASED PRESENTATION - (3 credits) This course covers the fundamentals of digital vector illustration through a mixture of hands-on exercises, lecture and demonstration. Topics include design, layout, typography, color principles, and vector graphics versus raster graphics. Prerequisite: DWD275

DWD358 DESIGN FOR WEB - (3 credits) This is an intermediate level course that covers the fundamentals of web design with a raster imaging program using a mixture of hands-on exercises, lecture and demonstration. Topics include web page layout, color correction and image optimization for web. Prerequisite: DWD275

DWD366 MULTI-MEDIA IV - (3 credits) This course focuses on multi-media aspects as they apply to web-based cross-platform and handheld devices. The student will examine the technology and specifications required to implement applications that utilize dynamic imaging, animation, sound and video. Additionally, the student will study how to use software that creates, edits and delivers multimedia projects to the end user. Prerequisite: DWD266

DWD370 DATA STRUCTURES - (3 credits) This course is an exploration of fundamental data structures including linked list, stacks, queues, and trees. Topics include how data structures are represented in the computer and how sorting and searching algorithms relate to data structures. An introduction to time complexity concepts will be presented. Prerequisite: DWD272

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DWD372 NETWORK AND OPERATING SYSTEMS - (3 credits) This course covers networking concepts including the Internet Protocol, Transmission Control Protocol, and IP addresses. Students will study ways that computers interconnect and communicate using protocols, including FTP, SSH, and HTTP. Students will investigate ways that operating systems manage system resources. Students will use a command prompt. Prerequisite: None

DWD420 LOW-LEVEL ARCHITECTURE (3 credits) This course explores how a computer operates at its most fundamental levels. Numbering systems, data formatting/representation, computer architecture, and central processing unit (CPU) fundamentals will be the core topics examined. Prerequisite: None

DWD430 HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE - (3 credits) Students in this course will study human-computer interfaces with a focus on how users interact with websites. This course will also cover how to test and identify possible usability issues. Prerequisite: DWD277

DWD440 E-COMMERCE - (3 credits) In this course, students will be exposed to the different aspects of modern e-commerce. E-commerce business models, marketing, and security topics will be covered. A survey of popular e-commerce platforms will be covered, as well. Prerequisite: DWD277

DWD445 WEB DEVELOPMENT TRENDS - (3 credits) This course covers a number of current web development topics deemed by the instructor to be relevant to the students in their upcoming careers. Topics may include updating knowledge for new releases of software and current technology buzz words. Prerequisite: DWD278

DWD450 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING - (3) Students will study Java programming language as a tool used to develop dynamic web applications. In this course, java server pages and servlets will be the core topics covered. Prerequisites: DWD150, DWD272

DWD460 CONTENT MANAGEMENT - (3 credits) This course explores content management systems (CMS) and how they are leveraged to manage and maintain a website. A variety of different content management systems will be explored. The concepts of themes, plug-ins and extensions will be introduced to show how a content management system can be customized for a client’s needs. Prerequisites: DWD372, DWD420

DWD470 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PRACTICES - (3 credits) This course covers the development methodologies of creating software in a multi-person development environment. Topics include life-cycle management, problem analysis, testing, version control software, and development styles. Prerequisite: None

ELC114 DIRECT CURRENT THEORY & APPLICATIONS – (7 credits) This is an introductory course in electricity. Topics include resistance, voltage, voltage divider circuits, current, bridges, Ohm’s Law, series and parallel circuits, meter circuits and power. Prerequisite: None

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ELC134 ALTERNATING CURRENT THEORY & APPLICATIONS – (7 credits) This course presents the fundamental principles of alternating current. Topics include impedance, reactance, power factor phase, relationships and metering techniques. Prerequisite: ELC114

ELC152 SEMICONDUCTORS I – (3 credits) Introduction to semiconductor properties and devices. The utilization of diodes and transistors in rectifying, switching, amplifying and other solid state circuits are discussed in a lab setting. Prerequisites: CCS143, ELC134

ELC163 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS I – (3 credits) This is an introduction to digital integrated circuits. Topics will include numbering systems, logic gates, logic probes, Multiplexers, encoders, and decoders are covered in a lab setting. Prerequisites: ELC1114, ELC152

ELC212 SEMI-CONDUCTORS II – (3 credits) A comprehensive study of semi-conductor devices used in power control, power supply, sensing and control circuits with hands-on labs that reinforce the lecture studies. The lab exercises will further educate the student on the use of and the importance of the oscilloscope, digital meters, and regulated power supplies. Green content includes the manufacture of lead-free products. Prerequisite: ELC152

ELC219 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS II – (3 credits) This is a continuation of ELC163. This course deals with more advanced digital electronic topics such as serial/parallel/universal shift registers and counters, flip-flops, digital addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and a look into random-access, read-only, programmable and magnetic core memories. Integration of digital systems with analog systems is also introduced. Green content includes study of solid state devices that use energy as efficiently as our current technology allows. Prerequisite: ELC163

ELC226 ELECTRO–MECHANICAL DEVICES I – (4 credits) This course introduces basic electro-mechanical devices found in typical industrial systems. Industrial electrical symbols, ladder diagrams, contactors, motor starters, solenoids, transformers, relays and motors: DC, single-phase and three-phase will be covered. Prerequisite: ELC134 or HVA205

ELC240 OPTO-ELECTRONICS – (4 credits) This course is designed to give students a basic foundation in the use of optoelectronic devices and their numerous applications. Students will develop an understanding of how these devices can be used to replace mechanical and electrical switches in various kinds of equipment. Students will understand how communications can take place by means of light, and how fiber optic cable can replace metallic cables. Green component includes a solar panel project. Prerequisites: and/or concurrent with ELC212

ELC253 ELECTRO–MECHANICAL DEVICES II – (4 credits) This course includes a review of the basic electrical and solid state principles. Reversing motor circuits, frequency drives, solid-state relays/starters, sensing devises, reduce voltage starters, accelerating and decelerating methods along with preventive maintenance will be covered. Prerequisites: ELC226

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HVA100 BLUEPRINT READING – (3 credits) This course provides an introduction to reading and interpreting blueprint drawings used in the trades and crafts, including basic techniques for reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, both residential and commercial. The blueprint lab experiences focus on location of HVAC-R components in a building as well as, dimensions, shape, fabrication and assembly of those components. Students will apply basic mathematics to the solution of print and performance problems. OSHA safety training and assessment is incorporated into this class. Prerequisite: and/or concurrently CCS123

HVA101 INTRODUCTION TO HVAC-R SYSTEMS/SAFETY – (4 credits) This course covers basic concepts and theories of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and the physical and chemical laws governing these systems. Students will learn basic instrumentation utilized to measure temperature, humidity, airflow, and pressure of refrigerants. Safety training and EPA certification preparation for HVAC-R technicians complete the course. Prerequisite: and/or concurrent HVA100

HVA115 PRINCIPLES OF REFRIGERATION – (4 credits) This course covers the proper use of tools, test equipment, and materials. Environmental issues such as the proper handling of refrigerants make up a significant component of the course. Students will also work on the design and application of refrigeration systems, including the refrigeration cycle, cycle analysis, and equipment sizing. Students will determine refrigerant flow through equipment, know applications of equipment to the refrigeration cycle, study heat transfer fundamentals, and prepare for and take the EPA refrigerant handler’s certification exam. Prerequisite: HVA101

HVA125 HEATING SYSTEMS – (3 credits) This course includes the study of combustion in conventional and high-efficiency heating units. Students will experience a comprehensive overview of heating systems, including electric, gas, oil, hot water, and steam. Students will learn to troubleshoot these various systems. Prerequisite: HVA115

HVA135 AIR CONDITIONING – (3 credits) This course covers the applications of cooling principles with residential and commercial equipment. Students apply the physical and chemical laws governing the principles of HVAC. Topics include refrigeration applied to air cooling, comfort, air distribution and balance, installation, controls, operating conditions and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: HVA115

HVA205 HVAC-R ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS- (3 credits) In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of Alternating Current electricity and how it is used in HVAC-R equipment. Students will become familiar with test instruments used in measuring electrical current and troubleshooting HVAC-R equipment. They will learn to apply safe practices while installing and troubleshooting HVAC-R circuits. Prerequisite: and/or concurrent with HVA101

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HVA215 COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION – (3 credits) In this course, students will define and utilize various metering devices. They will learn the different principles involved in commercial refrigeration and apply those principles to equipment such as evaporators, condensers, and compressors. The course will focus on troubleshooting motors used in commercial systems and teach students when and how to evacuate and charge a system. Prerequisite: HVA115

HVA220 BUILDING AUTOMATION I- (4 credits) This course focuses on how computers and microprocessor controls are used to manage HVAC systems in both residential and commercial buildings. Prerequisite: HVA115

HVA225 COMMERCIAL HVAC SYSTEMS – (3 credits) In this course, students will study large HVAC systems used in commercial, institutional and industrial applications. Students will apply theory and content covered in HVA125 and HVA135 to commercial equipment such as boilers, chillers, steam traps, and more. Energy efficiency and safety will be class themes. Prerequisites: and/or concurrent HVA125, HVA135

HVA255 AIR & WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS – (4 credits) This course covers the theory and practice of fluid and air flow in HVAC distribution systems, including water system design and analysis, duct design and analysis, fan and pump selection, valve and damper selection, and evaluation of overall air and water system performance. Students will develop their skills with hand calculations as well as the use of computer-based design and analysis software. Prerequisites: HVA125, HVA135

HVA260 HVAC-R LOADS & HUMIDITY – (4 credits) This course includes the theory and practice of analyzing HVAC systems. Students will learn how to perform detailed heating and cooling load calculations for residential and commercial facilities. Students will also learn more about the use of psychrometric graphs and how to calculate loads both by hand and with computer-based tools. Prerequisites: HVA125, HVA135

HVA265 TROUBLESHOOTING/SYSTEMS REPAIR – (3 credits) In this course, students will synthesize material learned in all HVAC-R and related classes to determine problems with relays, switches, electrical controls, digital controls, motors, and all other components of HVAC-R systems. Learning from areas such as electromechanical devices and from specific HVAC-R courses will provide troubleshooting scenarios for students to practice identifying and repairing system problems as well as to design and implement preventive maintenance that corrects potential problems that curtail optimal system functions. Prerequisite: HVA225

HVA272 BUILDING AUTOMATION II (4 credits) This course covers the factors that affect heating, cooling and refrigeration systems. Students will learn how load information is used to select heating and cooling equipment. They will cover installation procedures and learn the appropriate procedures for the start-up of a variety of automated systems after installation or following an extended period of shut-down. Students will understand in more depth how microprocessors control and integrate such automated systems. Prerequisites: HVA215, HVA220, HVA225

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HVA275 HVAC-R APPLICATIONS – (3 credits) This course provides laboratory experiences for students that allow them to apply the learning from other courses. Students will install, maintain, troubleshoot and plan repair of HVAC-R equipment. Prerequisite: HVA225

HVA280 ENERGY AUDIT PROCEDURES & PRACTICES – (3 credits) This course includes a survey of utility rate structures, billing energy consumption, and energy profiling of commercial, institutional and industrial buildings and projects. Learners will recommend improvements in HVAC systems, control systems, and building structures. Students will use established formats for putting findings in writing. They will also practice presenting findings orally. Prerequisite: HVA225 or industry experience

HVA290 EXTERNSHIP – (3 credits) The externship requires the student to work a minimum of 90 hours in an HVAC-R position under the supervision of a journeyman HVAC-R technician. Externships can be paid or non-paid. The externship allows students to practice skills they have learned in the HVAC-R program with assistance and guidance. Hours worked count toward state licensure requirements. Prerequisite: Must be taken within final quarter or department chair approval

HVA295 CAPSTONE-JOURNEYMAN PREP - (4 credits) In this course, students will demonstrate their knowledge of HVAC-R principles and systems. The students will learn the skills needed to navigate through mechanical code books and prepare for the Kentucky State HVAC-R Journeyman Exam. They will learn how to apply basic thermodynamic principles to green technologies. Students will exercise their soft skills in and out of the classroom. Prerequisite: taken in the student’s final quarter.

IDB101 FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERIOR DESIGN - (4 credits) Initial exploration of interior design contributions to contemporary society and interaction of human beings within built space. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and application of the design principles and elements allowing identification and exploration of the creative problem solving process. Prerequisite: None

IDB111 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING - (3 credits) A foundation studio course providing basic manual skills of architectural drawing and interpretation of construction documents. Focus is placed on industry specific graphic communication across a range of appropriate media. Prerequisite: None

IDB121 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS I - (3 credits) A foundation studio course exploring sketching, perspective drawing and rendering in order to acquire understanding of 3-dimentional space. Presentation concepts through a variety of media are introduced. Prerequisite: None

IDB131 DESIGN HISTORY AND THEORY I - (4 credits) A chronological study of the architecture, furniture styles, design theory, and artistic contributions from antiquity through the Industrial Revolution. Comprehension of design characteristics and motifs, the socio-economic, political, and environmental influences affecting the design of the built environment as they relate to each period or style, providing a base for critical analysis. Prerequisite: None

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IDB141 HUMAN FACTORS - (4 credits) A study of how proxemics, ergonomics, anthropometrics, universal design, and needs of special populations establish the criteria for the design of safe and productive interior space. Environmental conditions such as lighting, air quality, and acoustics are addressed. Appropriate design decisions influenced by human diversity, culture, behavioral patterns and gender are applied through course exercises. Prerequisite: IDB111

IDB151 MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS - (4 credits) A study of a broad range of finish materials and textiles. Emphasis is placed on health and safety factors. Benefits to the client and built environment are analyzed in regards to performance attributes, code compliance, fabrication processes, installation, and maintenance criteria. Prerequisite: IDB101

IDB161 COLOR THEORY & APPLICATION - (3 credits) This course will emphasize the theory and application of color in interior space along with exploration of the psychological, physiological, and functional elements of color. Emphasis will be placed on how color, light, and texture interact to produce legibility within the built environment. Prerequisites: IDB101, IDB121

IDB171 SPACE AND FORM - (3 credits) This course is intended to initiate awareness of the impact of two-dimensional design concepts and their translation to three-dimensional execution within the built environment. Conceptual sketching evolving into model building will be explored with emphasis on developing understanding the concepts of spatial organization. Prerequisites: IDB101, IDB121

IDB181 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO - (3 credits) Studio course incorporating the design process into a residential project solution considering applications to people of various age groups, familial structures, economic levels, and/or physical and emotional conditions. Students are required to develop a comprehensive design solution based on research of current literature concerning product information and specification of FF&E based on appropriate programmatic criteria. Prerequisites: IDB101, IDB111, IDB121

IDB200 DESIGN HISTORY AND THEORY II - (4 credits) A chronological study of the architecture, furniture styles, design theory, and artistic contributions from the Industrial Revolution to the 21st century. Comprehension of design characteristics and motifs, the socio-economic, political, and environmental influences affecting the design of the built environment as they relate to each period or style, provide the student with a knowledge base for critical analysis and awareness of the global impact design has and has had throughout history. Prerequisite: IDB131

IDB201 STUDIO I - (3 credits) This introductory studio explores the factors involved in information gathering, the programming process and the concepts of spatial organization through creative problem solving. Students will learn how to manipulate the Principles and Elements of Design in developing concepts, ideation, diagramming, and design analysis in both two-and-three-dimensional representations to create interior spaces which adhere to programmatic requirements. Both written and verbal communication techniques as well as presentation development will be stressed. Prerequisites: IDB101, IDB111, IDB121, DRF135

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IDB211 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS II - (3 credits) This course will introduce the student to a variety of technologies to execute design solutions and graphic presentation imagery related to the visual communication of interior concepts. Prerequisites: IDB101, IDB121, IDB161

IDB221 DIGITAL MODELING - (3 credits) This course focuses on the demonstration of three-dimensional space using various software programs that cover three-dimensional modeling, rendering, and presentation techniques in the communication of interior space. Students will explore ways to manipulate and integrate text and images into a presentation that meets programmatic needs and requirements. Focus will be placed on ability to convey comprehension of the final solution using appropriate visual media. Prerequisite: IDB101, IDB111

IDB231 DESIGN PROGRAMMING - (3 credits) This course will incorporate the concepts and methods of evidence based design for an understanding of how designers shape interior environments through identifying and defining relevant aspects of a design problem, establishing goals, objectives, and performance criteria, interpreting information, associating initial ideations with requirements, and exploring spatial relationships and functionality. Emphasis will be placed on generating multiple design concepts, diagramming, initial space planning through sketching, and written communication methods. Prerequisite: IDB101

IDB241 LIGHTING DESIGN - (4 credits) A study of the specification of light sources, light measurement and lighting systems exploring the functional and aesthetic impact of illumination as a design element in interior environments through application. Reflected ceiling plans, wiring plans, and lighting documentation, and energy efficiency will be studied, along with issues relating to public health, safety, and welfare. Prerequisite: IDB201

IDB251 INTERIOR SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTION - (4 credits) A study of architectural building systems and construction methods including wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems, acoustics, and building materials and their impact on the design of interior spaces. Issues enhancing public health, safety, and welfare will be emphasized as these systems are integrated into the built environment. Indoor air quality, structural systems, plumbing, energy efficiency, security, building controls, thermal systems, data/voice, and telecommunication will be studied. Prerequisite: IDB201

IDB261 CODES, STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE - (4 credits) A study of codes as they relate to the built environment is provided as a foundation in understanding of zoning restrictions and the application of federal, state, and local building codes. This course addresses issues such as egress, materials, planning, accessibility, and other factors related to public health, safety, and welfare. Sustainability guidelines, industry specific life safety codes, egress plans, detection and suppression, standards and accessibility guidelines as a part of regulatory process included in an interdisciplinary design process will also be studied. Prerequisites: IDB201, IDB251

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IDB271 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION AND DETAILING - (3 credits) A survey of interior construction and building systems with emphasis on production of integrated contract documents including drawings, schedules and specifications appropriate to project size and scope. Communication, management and delivery, vertical circulation systems, reading and preparation of construction documents as they relate to plans, elevations, details, specifications, furniture layouts, custom cabinetry for non-structural partition layouts. Students will analyze the influence of other disciplines on the built environment. Prerequisite: IDB201, IDB261

IDB281 KITCHEN AND BATH STUDIO I - (3 credits) This is a specialized study involving the understanding and application of the principles of design and renovation of the kitchen and bath. Efficient and functional layout in accordance with NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) standards, plumbing, lighting, storage, specifications, product knowledge and cabinet construction are emphasized. Practice of the design process as it relates to finding design solutions in kitchens and baths are covered in class projects. Prerequisite: IDB201

IDB291 STUDIO II - (3 credits) This course involves the application of the design process in the development of working environments. It emphasizes barrier free and universal design, adaptation of a design to varying programmatic requirements. Students will investigate complex issues and offer creative design solutions in two and-three-dimensional representations. Student work will include allocation and utilization of space, building and fire codes, lighting, contract furnishings and specification writing. Prerequisite: IDB201

IDB301 SPECIAL TOPICS - (3 credits) This course covers selected topics in areas of contemporary issues in architecture and interior design, allowing specialized or in-depth study of a subject supplementing the interior design curriculum. Student interest and instructor expertise help determine the topics. The introduction of special projects emphasizing emerging technology or a newly emerging area of the interior design field will allow students, either singly or in teams, to explore certain topics in greater depth. Prerequisite: IDB201

IDB311 KITCHEN AND BATH STUDIO II - (3 credits) This is an upper level studio/lecture elective course focusing on the design of kitchens and baths and the completion of a comprehensive set of drawings and specifications. An in depth understanding of NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) standards will be included as preparation for NKBA certification. Prerequisites: IDB281, IDB291

IDB321 STUDIO III - (3 credits) An exploration of the relationship between the built environment and people, with special emphasis on understanding how varying social and cultural norms are relevant to design decision-making. Concepts and principals of this interaction as it pertains to building methods, materials systems and occupants, properties of performance criteria, and environmental attributes with emphasis placed on student application of how design decisions made today affect future generations. Studio work is developed through design competitions or service learning studio projects. Prerequisite: IDB291

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IDB331 ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE DESIGN - (4 credits) This course focuses on the role of the interior designer in the future of the built environment considering responsible urban development and incorporates the green design movement, energy efficiency, life-cycle cost analysis, population density, and governmental entities which promote sustainable design practice. Prerequisite: IDB291

IDB341 STUDIO IV - (3 credits) This intermediate studio builds upon work completed in previous studios. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the design process as related to creating environments for a specific population segment. Students will have the opportunity to investigate current interior design issues and then create a solution for a project which is large scale and comprehensive. Students will explore alternative methods of verbal and visual presentation and will create appropriate project documentation. Prerequisite: IDB321

IDB351 BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ETHICAL DESIGN - (4 credits) This course covers the study of the practice of interior design as a profession and business with an emphasis on organizational structures, elements of business practice, project management, project communication and project delivery methods. Legal and ethical issues, including the use of intellectual property will be addressed. Prerequisite: IDB201

IDB361 FURNITURE DESIGN STUDIO - (3 credits) An upper level studio applying materials and processes used in the building of custom millwork and furniture. An appreciation of the Principles and Elements of Design and craftsmanship techniques are explored. Design ideation and detailed construction drawings along with physical and digital model production will reinforce student understanding. Non-traditional material research and application will be required. Prerequisite: IDB321

IDB371 GLOBAL DESIGN STUDIO - (3 credits) An advanced studio course applying the principles of design practice within the global environment. Culture and responsibility of humankind will be explored. Students considering how variables such as religion, ethnicity, economical means, group norms and dynamics influence design outcomes. Multicultural research and study will be required for project completion. Prerequisite: None

IDB401 STUDIO V - (3 credits) An advanced studio course which integrates all previous studio courses and extends knowledge of materials, spatial organization, design methods, construction documentation, environmental factors, and specification in the development of large scale projects. Prerequisite: IDB341

IDB421 GRADUATE STUDIO I - (3 credits) The first of two studios designed as a capstone project. Students will determine an individual project of interest, focusing on contract, healthcare, hospitality or retail design and prepare a comprehensive written and visual programming package in preparation for the second studio. The student will present to a panel of the faculty project intent and scope for determination if sufficient complexity of research and information synthesis for project development has been completed. Prerequisite: IDB341

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IDB431 PORTFOLIO AND CRITIQUE - (4 credits) In this course, students must compile a working, professional portfolio in an adaptable format based on industry needs and specialization. Faculty will offer guidance in selecting and preparing of work in a variety of formats and in further developing previous course work. At the end of the course students must have a resume, working web site, marketing materials, and a digital portfolio. Students must participate in required professional critiques and submit revisions as requested by the department. Prerequisite: IDB401

IDB441 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION - (3 credits) This course develops student awareness of the importance of sitting for the National Council for the Interior Design Qualification exam, the CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer exam), the CBD (Certified Bath Designer exam), and the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design exam). Various certification tracks will be discussed including legal recognition, professional organizations, life-long learning, and contemporary issues affecting interior design. Students will have the opportunity to take practice examinations and will explore additional areas of interest such as lighting specialization, aging in place, and evidence based design certification. Prerequisite: IDB401

IDB451 GRADUATE STUDIO II – (3 credits) The second of a two studio capstone project designed to be a comprehensive studio integrating research and analysis of existing or proposed structure prepared in IDB421. Information gained throughout the entire curriculum will be employed to prepare a complete set of contract documents that fully incorporates the programming scope of the project. Final project presentation will be presented to a panel of professionals for critique and creative analysis. Prerequisite: IDB421

IDB461 INTERNSHIP/CO-OP – (4 credits) This course provides students the opportunity to work in a professional business setting to gain professional experience in the field of interior design. The student is responsible for searching an appropriate internship location and the site of the internship must be approved by the department chair. Students are required to work a minimum of 120 hours of practical, on-the-job training. (For students wishing to obtain KBA certification, the minimum number of externship hours is 160, per NKBA standards.) Employers with industry-specific credentials are desired. Course work involves journaling, weekly assignments, and performance appraisals from employers. Prerequisite: Must be take in the final quarter or Department Chair Approval

MEC140 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL DRAFTING – (3 credits) This course introduces students to the terminology and language of the mechanical drafting field. Students will learn practices and techniques for reading drawings and creating estimates. Prerequisite: DRF100

MEC160 MECHANICAL DESIGN I – (3 credits) This course is designed to refine the student’s skills with Inventor software. The students will learn new advanced skills enabling them to create complete 3D models and working drawings with dimensioning from those models. They will also be introduced to the design content center and other packages such as piping and hardware. Prerequisites: DRF135, MEC140

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MEC165 MECHANICAL DESIGN II – (3 credits) This course is designed to introduce drafting students to the technology and standard drafting practices as utilized by the mechanical design industry. The students will use both AutoCADD and Inventor 3D modeling software. Specific topics covered will include: screw threads, fasteners, wiring diagrams, schematics, isometrics and different control systems. The class is project oriented and assignments given will follow that process. Prerequisites: DRF135, MEC140

MEC170 ADVANCED MECHANICAL DRAFTING – (3 credits) In this course the student will learn how to create detail drawings and working drawings that are standard use in the mechanical drafting field Prerequisites: DRF165, MEC160, MEC165

NET130 COMPUTER ESSENTIALS & TROUBLESHOOTING – (12 credits) This course is a user-level, entry-level introductory course to computer software and hardware. Students in this course will learn the theory and basic operations of computers. Students will be introduced to MS-DOS and the Windows operating system software. Loading and maintaining computer applications is also covered. Hardware will be covered, including keyboards, monitors, various drives, diskettes, CPUs, RAM, ROM/CMOS, busses, video cards, modems, printers, cables, and connectors. The students will gain practical experience in hardware and software. Students are exposed to the materials covered in the A+ certification examination. Prerequisite: None

NET152 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKING – (12 credits) Networking fundamentals are introduced in this course as students prepare for the Network+ certification. Topics such as transmission media, hardware, topologies, and various other components are studied. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to implement and manage a computer network in a variety of platforms from different vendors. In addition, a thorough study of the Open Systems Interconnect model will be addressed, as well as available protocols, topologies, standards, and troubleshooting techniques as they pertain to modern computer networking technology. Prerequisite: NET130

NET181 SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE – (12 credits) Upon completion of this course the student will be able to design, configure, manage, and administer a complex network. The student will be able to install and maintain a network operating system environment, manage local user accounts, perform network backups and configure a network for remote access. Students will create an architecture design strategy using best practices and will use it to complete a network implementation in a hands-on environment. Prerequisite: NET152

NET231 MICROSOFT NETWORKING I – (12 credits) This course focuses on the installation, configuration, and administration of a client and server operating system. Students will learn the tasks needed to successfully support such an environment. Topics covered will teach the students how to manage user and group access, work with disk management utilities, perform unattended installs, configure network services, and provide fault tolerance for the network. The student will also derive the necessary skills to administer the underlying network infrastructure, such as protocol selection and load balancing. Prerequisite: NET152

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NET241 MICROSOFT NETWORKING II – (12 credits) In the second installment of the three-part Microsoft series, components of the security database infrastructure are studied in order to better understand the importance of effective and efficient placement of users in conjunction with the network resources. Also covered will be principles of effective network design, to include supporting electronic mail (e-mail) which will encompass the installation, configuration, traffic analysis, troubleshooting, and advanced configuration of networking communication media and methods. Prerequisite: NET231

NET251 MICROSOFT NETWORKING III – (12 credits) This course is for support professionals who will be responsible for installing, configuring, managing, and supporting a network infrastructure that uses the Microsoft Network Operating System (NOS). Included in this course are system security requirements (including various aspects of design and implementation) name resolution, identification and setup of the various types, functionality, and implementation of both network services and servers needed to support a network infrastructure, fundamentals of IP addressing and distribution, infrastructure server placement and network load planning and routing are among the subjects covered in this course. Prerequisite: NET241 NET261 BUILDING A NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE – (12 credits) This course focuses on Cisco technologies for WAN environments. Students will learn fundamentals of tr ansport protocol selection and implementation, sub-netting and super netting as they pertain to enterprise-level TCP/IP designs, access lists, and routing protocols. Prerequisite: NET181 or NET231

NET400 IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT – (4 credits) In today’s workforce, an IT professional is challenged with providing the business community with computer-related solutions for productivity and security. This course is designed to provide a structured approach to the implementation of IT designs and to guide the project management to mitigate the effect of these systems on the production environment. It will present the student with critical strategies for executing a project on time and within budget. Prerequisite: None

NET450 CURRENT TRENDS IN NETWORK SECURITY – (4 credits) This course looks at current technology trends and how they affect the security of a corporation, good and bad, and how risks may be mitigated. Because productivity demands to be advanced, more technology solutions to provide ease of use and connectivity are constantly being introduced as fast as the market will allow. Typically, this need to speed product to the impatient consumer bypasses a thorough security assessment, and only after the technologies have been indelibly integrated into the home and office do security concerns emerge where they can be addressed. Prerequisite: CNS320

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

WINTER QUARTER: 2016 2017 2018

Registration Dec 21-22 ’15 Dec 27-28 ’16 Dec 19-20 ’17 Orientation Dec 30 ’15 Dec 29 ’16 Dec 28 & 30 ’17 Classes Begin Jan 4 Jan 2 Jan 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 18 Jan 16 Jan 15 Last Day to receive a “W” Grade Feb 19 Feb 17 Feb 16 Finals Mar 14-20 Mar 13-19 Mar 12-16 End of Term Mar 20 Mar 19 Mar 16 Winter/Spring Break Mar 21-27 Mar 20-26 Mar 17-25

SPRING QUARTER: 2016 2017 2018

Registration Mar 21-23 Mar 20-22 Mar 19-21 Orientation Mar 24 Mar 23 Mar 22 & 24 Classes Begin Mar 28 Mar 27 Mar 26 Last Day to receive a “W” Grade May 13 May 12 May 11 Memorial Day Holiday May 30 May 29 May 28 Finals June 6-12 June 5-11 June 4-8 End of Term June 12 June 11 June 8 Spring/Summer Break June 13-28 June 12-25 June 9-24

SUMMER QUARTER: 2016 2017 2018

Registration June 20-22 June 19-21 June 18-20 Orientation June 23 June 22 June 21 & 23 Classes Begin June 27 June 26 June 25 Independence Day July 4 July 4 July 4 Last Day to receive a “W” Grade Aug 12 Aug 11 Aug 10 Labor Day Holiday Sept 5 Sept 4 Sept 3 Finals Sept 6-11 Sept 5-10 Sept 4-7 End of Term Sept 11 Sept 10 Sept 7 Summer/Fall Break Sept 12-25 Sept 11-24 Sept 8-23

FALL QUARTER: 2016 2017 2018

Registration Sept 19-21 Sept 18-20 Sept 17-19 Orientation Sept 22 Sept 21 Sept 20 & 22 Classes Begin Sept 26 Sept 25 Sept 24 Last Day to receive a “W” Grade Nov 11 Nov 10 Nov 9 Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 21-27 Nov 20-26 Nov 19-23 Finals Dec 12-18 Dec 11-17 Dec 12-16 End of Term Dec 18 Dec 17 Dec 16 Fall/Winter Break Dec 19-Jan 2 ‘17 Dec 18-Jan 1 ‘18 Dec 17-Jan 2 ‘19

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFChris Ernst ..................................................................................Executive DirectorVincent Tinebra .............................................................................. Academic DeanBrittany Leach ..................................................................... Evening Division DeanRyan Sears ................................................................................................RegistrarKatelyn McGill .......................................................................... Associate RegistrarMichelle Smith ....................................................... Director of Financial PlanningSherri Wilson ........................................................Financial Planning CoordinatorFrank Salvagne ............................................................................. Business OfficerDonna Reed ..................................................................Director of Career ServicesAshley Austin ...................................................................... Director of AdmissionsMike Idle .................................................................................... Admissions OfficerDeena Madison ......................................................................... Admissions OfficerChuck Weber ............................................................................. Admissions OfficerGabe Jones ............................................................................... Admissions OfficerChad Hester .............................................................................. Admissions OfficerCherise Mingus ................................................. Re-entry and Retention SpecialistEmily Stines...................................................................... Enrollment CoordinatorBarbara Burton ................................................................................... ReceptionistBecky Teel ........................................................................................... ReceptionistMeaghan Dill ................................................................. Career Services SpecialistJill Hrabik ...................................................................High School RepresentativeSteve Goeke ...............................................................High School RepresentativeAngelica Cruz .......................................................................... Bookstore ManagerLaurie Baldwin ......................................................................... Executive AssistantJill Sherman ..............................................................................................LibrarianBrian Despain ............................................................................................ Facilities

SYSTEM SUPPORT STAFFA.R. Sullivan .......................................................................................... ChancellorGlenn Sullivan .......................................................................................... PresidentTom Davisson ..................................................... Executive Vice President/C.O.O.Shelton Bridges ............................................................Vice President for FinanceNina Martinez .......................................................... Vice President for Enrollment

Sullivan College of Technology and Design is a private, tax paying corporation owned by a Kentucky corporation, The Sullivan University System, Inc. The corporate officers are A.R. Sullivan,Chancellor; Glenn Sullivan, President; Tom Davisson, Chief Operating Officer; Shelton Bridges Jr., Vice President of Finance.

Although the editors of this catalog have made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical, or printing errors. The editors have attempted to present information which, at the time of preparation for printing, most accurately describes the course offerings, faculty listings, policies, procedures, regulations and requirements of the college. However, it does not establish contractual relationships. The college reserves the right to alter or change any statement contained herein without prior notice.

The Sullivan College of Technology and Design can add, remove, or revise courses and subjects, change textbooks, and make policy alterations which improve the college. It is the attitude toward worthwhile change that keeps the college at peak efficiency. The Sullivan College of Technology and Design, therefore, reserves the right to change policies, regulations, requirements, courses, tuition and fees without prior notice. Published Summer 2016

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INDEXAcademic Calendar .................................................................................................111Academic Credit Hours .............................................................................................56Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, Cheating ...........................................................72Academic Facilities .....................................................................................................5Academic Honors and Achievements .................................................................62-63Academic Programs ..................................................................................................15Academic Warning and Suspension .........................................................................67Academic Year ...........................................................................................................57Accommodations for the Disabled ......................................................................75-76Accreditation and Approvals ......................................................................................2Administrative Offices .................................................................................................6Administrative Staff ................................................................................................113Admission Procedure ................................................................................................11Admission Requirements .....................................................................................11-14Advanced Placement Credit .....................................................................................65Advanced Manufacturing Technology Degree Programs ..................................26-29Affirmative Action Policy...........................................................................................14Affording Sullivan College ........................................................................................49Alcoholic Beverages/Illegal Substances/Firearms ..................................................77Appeal Procedure .................................................................................................69-71Architectural Computer Aided Design Drafting Associate Degree ........................ 16-17Attendance Guidelines .........................................................................................73-75Basic Expectation ......................................................................................................76Books and Supplies ...................................................................................................49Bookstore ....................................................................................................................6Career Services ............................................................................................................8Certificate of Completion .........................................................................................69Class Schedule ..........................................................................................................57Classmates ..................................................................................................................8Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree .......................................20-21Computer Graphic Design Degree Program .......................................................28-33Computer Network Administration Associate Degree Security/Forensics Programs Modular Schedule .....................................................................................................57Computer Network Security/Forensics Degree Programs .................................40-43Course Descriptions ...........................................................................................83-111Credit by By-Pass Exam .......................................................................................63-64Declaring and Changing Majors................................................................................63Definition of Credit Hour ...........................................................................................53

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Dynamic Web Development Degree Programs ..................................................34-37Faculty .......................................................................................................................57Failing Grades ............................................................................................................59Financial Aid Academic Warning or Suspension .....................................................67Financial Aid Programs ........................................................................................49-51Financial Aid Reinstatement ....................................................................................56Financial Assistance .............................................................................................49-55Financial Information ...............................................................................................56Foreign Transcripts ...................................................................................................13Full-Time Students ....................................................................................................57Grade Challenges .................................................................................................59-60Grade Application Chart ......................................................................................66-67Grade Point Average .................................................................................................60Grade Reports ...........................................................................................................59Grading Scale and the Quarter System ....................................................................59Graduation ................................................................................................................61Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................61-62Guaranteed Answer Suggestion Box. .........................................................................9Harassment/Threatening Behavior ....................................................................76-77Heating, Ventilation, A/C and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Technology Programs ..22-25High School Jump Start Program ............................................................................14History of the College ..................................................................................................4Home Schooled Applicants ......................................................................................13Homework Guidelines ..............................................................................................58Inclement Weather/Emergency Schedule ..........................................................57-58Indiana Refund Policy ...............................................................................................47Insurance Statement ................................................................................................79Interior Design Bachelor Degree .........................................................................44-45Kentucky Refund Policy ............................................................................................47Review Privilege ..........................................................................................................8Louisville, Kentucky A Diverse Place to Live and Study ............................................3Map to Sullivan College ..........................................................................................117Mechanical Computer Aided Design Drafting Associate Degree .......................18-19Medical/Military Break Policy ...................................................................................48Miscellaneous Policies .........................................................................................78-79Newsletters/Newspapers ...........................................................................................9Orientation ..................................................................................................................7Online Courses .....................................................................................................72-73Parking/Parking Permits ..........................................................................................78

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Parking and Transportation .......................................................................................6Philosophy and Objectives .........................................................................................1Plus Day ................................................................................................................. 9, 58Policy on Return of Federal Funds ......................................................................46-47Re-entering Requirements .......................................................................................14Refreshments .......................................................................................................77-78Register to Vote .........................................................................................................81Reporting Crimes ......................................................................................................77Resource Centers/Library ...........................................................................................5Reinstatement After Suspension .........................................................................71-72Satisfactory Academic Progress .........................................................................66-67Satisfactory Progress-Qualitative .......................................................................66-67Smoking and Tobacco Products ..............................................................................77Social Activities .........................................................................................................10Student Activities and Organizations ......................................................................10Student Conduct ..................................................................................................76-77Student Guidance .......................................................................................................7Student Grievance Procedure .............................................................................80-81Student Housing .........................................................................................................7Student Lounge ...........................................................................................................6Student Status......................................................................................................67-69Sullivan College of Technology & Design Aid to Students ......................................52Sullivan College of Technology & Design Scholarships .....................................52-55Suspension for Excessive Absences ....................................................................73-74System Support Staff ..............................................................................................113Transcripts .................................................................................................................63Transfer Credit from Sullivan College of Technology & Design .........................55-56Transfer Credit to Sullivan College of Technology & Design..............................64-65Tuition and Fees ........................................................................................................46Tuition Reduction Policy ..........................................................................................46 All Continuing Students .........................................................................................46 First Quarter Students Only ...................................................................................46Tuition Payments (Options for Payments) ..............................................................51Tutoring and “Plus Friday” .........................................................................................9Use of Computers/Internet .......................................................................................78Waiver and Release ..............................................................................................79-80Warning/Suspension/Probation by Appeal Process ..........................................68-71Withdrawal Policy ................................................................................................60-61

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The campus of Sullivan College of Technology and Design is located at 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, just off

Newburg Road, south of the Watterson Expressway (I-264).

Sullivan College’s suburban campus, convenient location, industry-quality train-ing equipment, extracurricular activities, superb faculty and eager students combine for a learning environ-ment second to none — come see for yourself!

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