HOR 168 – Plant Propagation

Horticulture
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a study of sexual and asexual reproduction of plants. Emphasis is placed on seed propagation, grafting, stem and root propagation, micro-propagation, and other propagation techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully propagate ornamental plants.

HOR 257 – Arboriculture Practices

Horticulture
Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers the culture and maintenance of trees and shrubs. Topics include fertilization, pruning, approved climbing techniques, pest control, and equipment use and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to properly prune trees and shrubs and perform arboricultural practices.

HOR 273 – Horticulture Mngt & Marketing

Horticulture
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the steps involved in starting or managing a horticultural business. Topics include financing, regulations, market analysis, employer/ employee relations, formulation of business plans, and operational procedures in a horticultural business. Upon completion, students should be able to assume ownership or management of a horticultural business.

HUM 110 – Technology and Society

Humanities
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course considers technological change from historical, artistic, and philosophical perspectives and its effect on human needs and concerns. Emphasis is placed on the causes and consequences of technological change. Upon completion, students should be able to critically evaluate the implications of technology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA Read More

HUM 115 – Critical Thinking

Humanities
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information, problem solving, approaching cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis of appropriate texts. Read More

HUM 20 – Cultural Studies

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the distinctive features of a particular culture. Topics include art, history, music, literature, politics, philosophy, and religion. Upon completion, students should be able to appreciate the unique character of the study culture. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts Read More

ISC 210 – Oper & Prod Planning

Business
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course includes the fundamentals of operations and production planning, forecasting, and scheduling. Topics include demand management, production planning and control, scheduling, and budgeting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in operations and production planning.

LET 110 – Basic Law Enforcement BLET

Lecture: 28 Lab: 27 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 37
This course covers the basic knowledge and skills needed for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina as required by the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Topics include Commission-mandated content specific to law enforcement in North Carolina, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement/ investigations, Read More

LOG 110 – Introduction to Logistics

Logisitics
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of logistics. Topics include traffic management, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the different segments of logistics and use the terminology of the industry.

LOG 211 – Distribution Management

Logisitics
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the functions, techniques, and tools utilized in warehousing and distribution centers and their role in business and logistics. Emphasis is placed on warehouse and distribution center management, operations, productivity, software systems, picking, automation, cross docking, safety, security, material handling, benchmarking, and cost. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the role Read More