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 Business, Technology & Health

David Borris, Dean

Location: Udvar Hazy School of Business

Phone: (435) 652-7586

Email: borris@dixie.edu

The Division of Business, Technology and Health offers you the choice of pursuing a program that concentrates on job preparation after one or two years of training, a program to prepare for transfer to a four-year program, an Associate of Science or Arts degree, or a full four-year bachelor degree program on the Dixie State College campus. Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in Business Administration, Computer and Information Technology, and Nursing.

Degrees Offered

Certificates are available in a variety of areas which focus on specific skill training.

Associate of Applied Science Degrees are available which concentrate on training in an occupational area. These degrees require some general education course work, but are intended to serve a more immediate employment related function than do transfer (AA/AS) degrees. Associate of Science and Associate of Arts Degrees are offered by the division for transfer to advanced training programs.

Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Degree Program Advisor:

Dana Kelvington, SSC,

(435) 652-7749, email: kelvington@dixie.edu

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree is for students who desire advanced training in business.

Bachelor Degree Program Advisor: Shari Gowers, U

UHB 348, (435) 652-7745, email: gowers@dixie.edu

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Dana Kelvington, SSC,

(435) 652-7741, email: kelvington@dixie.edu

Dixie Business Alliance

The DBA is the college department that provides training and consulting services to business and industry in Washington and Kane Counties. The department is housed in Room 127 on the ground floor of the Udvar-Hazy Business Building. A variety of programs and services are available including:

New or existing business owners, managers or entrepreneurs should contact the center at (435) 652-7741 for information or assistance regarding consulting, planning, financing, training or other services available.

Accounting

Department of Business

Department Chair:  Philip B. Lee

Office: UHB 305, (435) 652-7832

Email:  lee_p@dixie.edu 

Program Advisor: Shari Gowers

Office:  UHB 348, (435) 652-7745

Email:  gowers@dixie.edu 

Faculty:

Professor:

      Kevin Barrett

Instructor

      Nate Staheli

The Program.  The accounting program prepares students in basic accounting and management skills.  The curriculum  includes training in computer utilization.  This program is primarily designed for those students who plan to enter a program leading to a bachelor or master degree in accounting or business.

Preparation Note.  Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first-semester courses should plan on  extra time to complete an associate degree.

Prerequisites.  It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description for details of prerequisite classes.  Those prerequisites must be satisfied before the designated class may be taken.   

Scholarships.  The Udvar-Hazy School of Business at Dixie State College of Utah awards departmental scholarships based on academic achievement and business, school and community involvement.  To apply for a departmental scholarship, students should make sure they check the department option on the standard Dixie State College of Utah scholarship application, (obtained from the office of financial assistance).  March 1 is the deadline for freshman and transfer students and April 1 is the deadline for returning students for awards for the next academic year.

Degree Requirements.  All students are required to fill the regular general education requirements of Dixie State College of Utah and complete all classes possible on the list below.  These are the core business preparation classes usually required at all business four-year programs.  See a counselor for information regarding transfer to a specific Utah college.

Requirements (must earn a C or higher):

1. All general education classes, including when possible, ECON 2010, ECON 2020, MATH 1090 and ENGL 2011.

2. As many as possible of these core business preparation classes:

The following list of classes may be accepted at some Universities. Check with a counselor for specific information on the school to which you plan to transfer.

ACCOUNTING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ACCT 1010                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Applied Business Accounting

For non-accounting majors.  This course introduces the student to basic bookkeeping practices and procedures, taking them through the complete accounting cycle for hospitality and service companies.  2 lecture hours per week.   

ACCT 1040                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Introduction To Individual Income Tax

Designed to introduce individual income tax concepts and tax form preparation. Participation in the IRS VITA program is required for this course.   3 lecture hours per week.

ACCT 2010                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Financial Accounting

For business and accounting majors.  This course introduces the basic concepts of financial accounting.  Coverage includes the complete accounting cycle for service and merchandise companies.  Depreciation, accounts receivable, and inventory are just a few of the topics covered in this class. 4 lecture hours per week.

ACCT 2020                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Managerial Accounting

For business and accounting majors.  This is an introductory course to managerial accounting principles.  Coverage includes product costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, profit planning, capital budgeting, and financial statement analysis. 4 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2010 and CIS 1200.   

ACCT 2100                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Computer Accounting  QuickBooks

For accounting majors and others wanting to learn small business accounting on the IBM computer.  Topics covered include: Accounts Receivable and Billing, Purchasing and Accounts Payable, Payroll, Job Costing and Reporting.  2 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2010 

ACCT 2150                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Payroll Accounting

This course discusses computing and paying wages, social security taxes, federal and state taxes, and journalizing payroll transactions.  A commercial accounting software program will be used to show small business applications.  2 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2010 

ACCT 2200                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Computer Peachtree Accounting

For accounting majors and others wanting to learn small business accounting on the IBM computer.  Topics covered include: Accounts Receivable and Billing, Purchasing and Accounts Payable, Payroll, Job Costing and Reporting.  2 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2010 

ACCT 3010                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Intermediate Accounting I

Designed for students majoring in business who would like an emphasis in Accounting.  Course covers the conceptual framework of accounting; reviews the accounting process; reviews accounting statements including the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows, and includes an in-depth coverage of revenue recognition, accounting changes and error correction, and financial statement analysis.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acct 2020 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program 

ACCT 3020                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Intermediate Accounting II

Continuation of Intermediate Accounting I.  Course covers: accounting for current and long-term assets including accounts receivable, inventories, operating assets, and investments; accounting for current and long-term liabilities including contingent liabilities, debt securities, and leases; accounting for equity transactions including capital stock issuance and reacquisition, stock rights and options, and dividends.

3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 3010 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program 

ACCT 3050                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Accounting Information Systems

Develops information systems concepts in the operational, strategic, and decision making roles of management.  Studies information systems solutions to business problems.  Accounting systems concepts fundamental to the support of business processes.  Topics include: accounting systems design and development, control issues, system security, and maintenance.  Emphasizes end user applications of management information systems, challenges of managing information technology, and using MIS as a strategic management tool.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CIS 1210, ACCT 2020 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program 

ACCT 3300                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Cost Accounting

Course covers the analysis of costs in a business organization for both internal and external use by management.  Topics include: job order and product costing, standard variances analysis, profit performance analysis, labor costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, and capital building.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2020 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program 

ACCT 3400                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Tax Accounting

This course covers current federal and state income tax laws and the preparation of individual income tax returns.  Emphasis is on analysis and interpretation of tax rules and their practical application.  Students will also develop the ability to research tax laws and rules.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 3010 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program 

ACCT 4100                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Auditing

Study of auditing standards, internal accounting, control systems, compliance and substantive audit procedures applied to accounts and transaction cycles, and audit reports.  Review of the auditing concepts of materiality and risk, types of evidence and documentation, and an introduction to the ethical and legal responsibilities of the Certified Public Accountant. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 3010 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program 

ACCT 4200                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Not-for-Profit Accounting

The basic concepts of fund and budgetary accounting used to account for the activities of governmental units with a primary emphasis on municipalities but also including state and public schools. 3 lecture hours

Prerequisite: ACCT 2020 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program 

 

Automotive 

Department of Technology

Department Chair: Becky Smith

Office: UHB 306, (435) 652-7836

Email: bsmith@dixie.edu

Automotive Technology Programs. Dixie College offers a complete program of automotive courses following ASE standards.  There are three Applied Science Degrees obtainable:

1. Automotive Technology with emphasis in Auto Mechanics.

2. Automotive Technology with emphasis in Automotive Body Repair.

3. Automotive Technology with emphasis in Diesel Mechanic Technology.

Auto Body Program

Faculty:

Associate Professor:

      Jim Jensen

Advisory Committee:

     Keith Hardy, Southwest Auto Recycling

      Troy Nelson, Troys Custom Auto Body

      Dan Odette, Newby Collision Center

      Michael Thompson, Milne Welding

      Darcy Winona, Ideal Distributors

Dixie State College offers a complete program of auto body courses.  The Associate of Applied Science in automotive technology with an emphasis in auto body is available. Vocational certificates of competency may also be earned.  All coursework for a certificate must be completed with a C grade or better.

Auto Body Certificates

Note: Certificates in vocational programs are under constant review to keep current with industry standards.  Please check with technology advisors and faculty to make sure that you have the most current certificate for the academic year during which you enter the program.

Non-Structural Repair Certificate:

Structural Repair Certificate:

Auto Body Refinishing Certificate

Auto Body Mechanical and Electrical Certificate

Auto Body Estimating Certificate

AUTO BODY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Students wishing to graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree must complete the following CORE classes:

Plus: GE requirements to total 63 credits. See program advisor.

Auto mechanics Program

Instructor:

      Mel Jensen

Advisory Committee:

              Alan Blackburn, Stephen Wade Auto

              Jason Bowler, Dixie High School

              John Carman, Retired

              Marc Emley, St. George Ford

              Jason Hall, DATS Trucking

              Keith Hardy, SouthWest Auto Recycling

              Rich Hentosh, Pine View High School

              Steve Jensen, Steve”s Tire & Auto

              Devon Jones, St. George Ford

              Bill Lundin, Washington Co. School District

              Clark Magelby, Retired

              Rick Morwood, Snow Canyon High School

              Ray Potter, RTS Auto Service 

              Brian Pulsipher

              Jae Somerville, Snap On Tools

              Larry Stephenson, Wash. Co. School District 

An associate of science degree may be earned by completing college general requirements for an associate of science degree plus specific auto mechanics classes as outlined by the instructor. This degree is transfer oriented. Dixie State College offers a complete program of auto mechanics courses geared toward an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology with an emphasis in auto mechanics. The auto mechanics program is certified in all eight areas by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE).

Note: Certificates in vocational programs are under constant review to keep current with industry standards.  Please check with technology advisors and faculty to make sure that you have the most current certificate for the academic year during which you enter the program.

Automotive Certificate - First Year

Fall

Spring

Automotive Certificate - Second Year

Fall

Transcripts may be evaluated for transfer credit.

Challenge credit may be awarded with proof of ASE certification.  All automotive coursework for a certificate must be completed with a C grade or higher.

Auto Mechanics Associate of Applied Science Degree suggested schedule of courses:

First Year

Fall

Spring

Second Year

Fall

 Spring

Transcripts may be evaluated for transfer credit.

Challenge credit may be awarded with proof of ASE certification.

Diesel Mechanics Program

Diesel Technology Advisory Committee:

      Bill Andrus, Andrus Trucking

      Darren Ence, Southwest Diesel, Inc.

      Ralph Hawkins, Page Brake Warehouse

      Dale L. Ipson, DATS Trucking, Inc.

      Tim Lundin, David Freight, Inc.

      Doug Prisbrey, Southwest Diesel, Inc.

      Mike Worthington, Western Rock, Inc.

The Program.  The Diesel Mechanics Program prepares students for ASE Diesel Examinations.  To become ASE Certified, in addition to passing the examination, ASE requires two years of work experience.  ASE does award the equivalent of one year of experience for every two years of attendance in an ASE approved educational facility.  An associate of an applied science degree in automotive technology with an emphasis in diesel mechanics may be earned by completing college general requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree plus specific diesel mechanics classes as outlined by the instructor.  This degree is not transfer oriented.  Dixie State College’s Diesel Mechanics Program prepares students for ASE diesel certification.  An Associate of  Science Degree in General Education with an emphasis on Diesel Mechanic Technology, which is transfer oriented, may also be earned.

Course Requirements for First Year Certificate

Light Duty Diesel Mechanic:

First Year

FALL

SPRING

All automotive coursework for a certificate must be completed with a C grade or higher.

Students wishing to graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree must also complete the following classes:

Second Year

FALL

SPRING

Transcripts may be evaluated for transfer credit.

Challenge credit may be awarded with proof of ASE certification.

Required GE Classes:

AUTOMOTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AUTO 1120                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Suspension & Steering

This course is designed for Auto Technicians and other students interested in automotive suspension and steering repairs.  Studies operation, diagnosis, adjustment and repair of various suspension and steering units and is instructed to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. Course curriculum includes: lab and lecture, guest speakers, audio/visual tapes, and hands on performance on vehicles.  Completers should be able to pass ASE Certificate Test and should be able to work on Suspension & Steering systems for an entry level job.  Lab is required.  Minimal tools required. 4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

AUTO 1130                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Brakes

This course is designed for students interested in obtaining knowledge in brakes.  It includes diagnosis and repair of brakes per ASE rules and regulations.  Course content includes lecture and lab, audio/visual tapes, working on brakes and ABS systems.  Minimal tools required.  4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

AUTO 1320                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Engine Repair

This course is designed for students interested in obtaining knowledge for engine repair.  The course includes principles of construction and operation of the modern automotive engine and practical applications of repairing are instructed to ASE Standards.  Course content includes: lab and lecture.  A completer of this course should be able to pass ASE Certificate. Lab is required. Minimal tools required. 4 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week.

AUTO 1430                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Manual Transmission & Drive Trains

This course is designed for students interested in obtaining knowledge in manual transmission and drive trains.  It includes diagnosis and repair of manual transmission and drive trains as per ASE rules and regulations.  Course content includes lecture and lab, audio/visual tapes, working on universal joints, CV joints, differentials, manual transmissions and drive trains.  A completer of this course should be able to pass ASE Certificate Test and should have entry level job skills in this area.  Lab is required.  Minimal tools required. 4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

AUTO 1440                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Automatic Transmissions

This course is designed for students interested in obtaining knowledge in automatic transmissions.  It includes diagnosis and repair of automatic transmissions and drive trains as per ASE rules and regulations.  Course content includes lecture and lab, audio/visual tapes, automatic transmissions, and drive trains.  A completer of this course should be able to pass ASE Certificate Test and should have entry level job skills.  Lab is required. 4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

AUTO 1500                                                        (2.0 Cr)

Auto Car-Rights & Maintenance

This course is for anyone interested in obtaining knowledge on car maintenance.  It is designed to give the student knowledge and basic skills in automotive maintenance.  The course will provide information about purchasing, liability, and legal rights of the automobile owner.  It will be taught through lecture, and audio/visual tapes.  A completer of this course should have the knowledge and skills necessary to aid them in proper car maintenance.  2 lecture hours per week.

AUTO 2020                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Non-Structural Repair - Tools and Equipment

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in repairing minor dents and non-structural damage to vehicles. Emphasis will be on the hand tools and small equipment used in safely making these repairs in the typical auto body repair facility. Students will be able to repair damage to their own vehicles or projects will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2025                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Non-Structural Repair - Vehicle Construction

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in repairing light damage to modern vehicles. Special emphasis will be placed on how the vehicle is constructed and therefore how repairs can most effectively be made. Students will be able to repair their own vehicles or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2030                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Non-Structural Repair - Materials

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in the repair materials used in making non-structural repairs to automobiles today.  Emphasis will be on learning which repair materials are best suited for each facet of non-structural repair and how to correctly use those materials. Students will be able to repair their own vehicles or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2035                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Structural Repair - Minor Damage

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in the procedures used in repairing minor damage to today’s vehicles. Emphasis will be on removing dents and minor damage using the most current, most effective methods. Students will be able to repair their own vehicle or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2040                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Structural Repair - Damage Analysis

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in learning the most effective ways to measure and identify damage caused in automobile collisions. Students will learn the most common types of structural damage and how to make the necessary pushes and pulls to bring the vehicle back to factory specifications. Students will be able to repair their own vehicles or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2045                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Structural Repair - Panel Replacement

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in learning the proper methods and equipment used in replacing and aligning damaged automobile panels. Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding and on the correct alignment techniques used to restore a damaged vehicle to a like new condition. Students will be able to repair their own vehicles or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2050                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Structural Repair - Unibody Repairs

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in learning how to properly grasp, push and or pull damage to the structure or skeleton of today’s modern unibody vehicle. Greater emphasis will be on MIG Welding and on the required measuring and aligning techniques required. Students will be able to repair their own vehicles or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2055                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Structural Repair - Frame Repairs

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in repairing damage to vehicle frames. Students will learn the types of frame damage and the methods and equipment used to repair them. Emphasis will be on learning to safely and effectively use an automobile frame rack. Students will be able to repair their own vehicles or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2060                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Auto Refinishing - Preparation

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in preparing an automobile or other surface for paint. Emphasis will be on identifying the various substrates and in the steps required to insure a beautiful finish including properly masking the surrounding panels or trim. Students will be able to repair their own vehicles or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2065                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Auto Refinishing - Materials

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in the auto refinishing industry and in the materials used in restoring automobile refinishes to original condition. Emphasis will be on primers, primer surfaces, topcoats and clear coats. Students will be able to repair their own vehicles or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2070                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Auto Refinishing - Procedures

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in learning to successfully apply automotive primers and topcoats. Emphasis will be on learning to use an automotive paint spray gun correctly for each type of material used. Students will be able to repair their own vehicles or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2075                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Auto Refinishing - Detailing

This class is designed for Auto Body majors and other students interested in restoring and maintaining automobile finishes. Emphasis will be on identifying and correcting paint defects in new finishes and in using compounds and polishes to restore gloss to older finishes. Students will be able to repair their own vehicles or a project will be provided. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2080                                                        (4.0 Cr)

Body Shop Management & Estimating

This course covers dealing with insurance companies, parts suppliers, estimating auto body damage and government rules and regulations as they pertain to an auto body repair facility. 4 lecture hours per week.

AUTO 2100                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Automotive Electrical Systems

For students seeking basic electrical theory and diagnostic skills in automotive systems.  Course content will involve lecture, lab, videos, group project, and on-car training of various electrical circuits.  A completer should be able to pass ASE Certificate Test, electrical portion, and perform limited electrical testing/diagnosis and repairs.  Lab is required.  4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2200                                                        (2.0 Cr)

Principles of Automotive Parts Management

The purpose of this course is to present basic parts management principles along with the relevant business and personnel management techniques in a format that can be easily understood by current and future parts managers, parts department staff members, and senior managers in related fields. 2 lecture hours per week.

AUTO 2220                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Engine Performance I

This course is designed for students interested in the electrical and vacuum components of automobiles.  The course will allow students to identify and find electrical and vacuum components by using schematics and shop manuals. This course also includes study of the diagnosis and proper procedures to repair ignitions and computer controls on modern automobiles.  Course content will be taught by lecture and lab, audio/visual aid, and hands on experience. A completer of this course should be able to properly assess readings of Electrical and Vacuum Diagram Component Locators and apply these to repair of ignition and computer controls.  Lab is required. Minimal tools required.  4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: Auto 2100

AUTO 2310                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Auto Body Electrical

This course covers the auto body electrical system, how it works and how to repair it, as it pertains to collision damaged vehicles.  6 lecture hours per week.

AUTO 2320                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Auto Body Mechanical

Various aspects of automobile mechanical systems are explored.  Those systems typically involved in collision repair include brakes, suspension, air conditioning, heating and cooling systems.  6 lecture hours per week.

AUTO 2330                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Electronics/Heating/Air Conditioning

This course involves testing and diagnostic skills in automotive computer and emission systems.  Course also includes the study of heating and air conditioning units which involves testing and diagnosis of computerized electronic controls instructed to ASE standards.  The course will allow students to be familiar with all makes of modern computer systems for domestic and foreign vehicles.  Course content will be taught by lecture and lab, audio/visual aid, and hands on experience.  Lab is required. Minimal tools required. 4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

AUTO 2530                                                        (6.0 Cr)

Advanced Engine Performance/Alternate Fuels

For students seeking knowledge of diagnosis and repair of ignition and fuel systems instructed to ASE standards.  Course studies diagnosis and proper procedures to repair standard fuel systems and alternate fuel systems modern on automobiles.  Curriculum includes ASE policies and procedures, lab and lecture material, and working on ignition and fuel systems.  A completer of this course should be able to pass ASE Certificate Test and have minimum diagnosis and repair skills.  This course will give the student the knowledge to take the ASE test.  Lab is required. 4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: AUTO 2100 and AUTO 2220

DIESEL MECHANICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DMT  1100                                                          (7.0 Cr)

Diesel Basic Electrical Electronics

This course covers basic electrical fundamentals, battery service, starter motor service and diagnosis, alternator service and diagnosis, lighting systems and gauges, and how to read writing diagrams. 5 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

DMT  1110                                                          (5.0 Cr)

Diesel Preventive Maintenance

This course covers the complete inspection and service of vehicles from bumper to bumper to standards to dot, and industry A, B, C, and D Schedules, all aspects of equipment maintenance, hoses, belts, leaks, brakes, frame and safety equipment.  Performs all preventive maintenance activities such as changing oil, tires, wheels, lubrication, batteries, etc. 3 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

DMT  1120                                                          (5.0 Cr)

Small Diesel Engine Rebuilding

This course is prerequisite for truck engine rebuilding.  Students will gain the basic knowledge of small diesel engine construction and operation and practical applications of rebuilding procedures of diesel engines. Course content includes lab and lecture, complete engine disassembly and reassembly, (no R&R from truck). 3 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

DMT  1130                                                          (6.0 Cr)

Heavy Duty Air and Hydraulic Brakes

This course includes troubleshooting and repair of air and hydraulic brake systems from air compressor and control valves to the overhaul of foundation brakes, "S" Cams and brake chambers, servicing of drum and disk brakes, wheel bearings, brake boosters, air vacuum and hydro boost to the overhaul of the wheel cylinders and calipers in the hydraulic systems.  Students are trained in the use of scan tools on ABS brakes.  3 lecture and 6 lab hours per week.

DMT  2100                                                          (6.0 Cr)

Chassis and Engine Electronics

This course covers advanced electrical/electronics as applied to today's trucks application and use of lab scopes, scan tools, and other necessary electrical equipment, how to read schematic wiring diagrams, flow charts, and electronic codes.  Diagnose and repair of electrical problems, lighting instrumentation, ECMS and low voltage 5 volt DC reference to 110 volt AC fuel injection systems. 3 lecture and 6 lab hours per week.

DMT  2110                                                          (5.0 Cr)

Diesel Hydraulics

This course will provide the student the opportunity to learn basic hydraulic service on pumps, valves, rams, and cylinders.  Diagnosing problems and making service and repair as needed to hydraulic systems. 3 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: Light Duty Diesel Mechanic Certificate

DMT  2120                                                          (5.0 Cr)

Diesel Drive Train

This course covers service and overhaul of transmissions.  (Standard 5-18 speed and automatic), clutches, differentials and drive lines.  All theory and diagnosis and repair will be covered for the above components, electronics related to drive trains will be covered.

Prerequisite: Light Duty Diesel Mechanic Certificate

DMT  2130                                                          (5.0 Cr)

Diesel Truck Engine Rebuilding

This course is designed for students who have completed DMT 1130.  Students will remove and overhaul truck diesel engines Cummings, Detroit, cat engines, learning all service and repair procedures required by each manufacturer. 3 lecture and 6 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: DMT 1130

Business

Department of Business

Department Chair:  Philip B. Lee

Office:  UHB 305, (435) 652-7832

Email:  lee_p@dixie.edu

Faculty:

Professor:

      Verl Anderson

      Kevin Barrett

Associate Professors:

      Bill Christensen

      Joe Green

      Philip Lee

      Brent Snow

Assistant Professor:

      Susan Mower

Instructors:

      Rowena Hammond

      Nate Staheli

Udvar-Hazy School of Business. Dixie State College of Utah is a two-tiered institution which provides open access to the two-year degrees offered in the business school.  Students must make formal application and complete a series of courses with the required GPA to be accepted into the four-year program in business administration.

Classes in the Udvar-Hazy School of Business are typically small with personalized instruction.  A strong emphasis is placed on human relations, communication and problem-solving skills.  Students study business in the context of global economy and its impact on Utah.  A strong cooperative education/internship program provides students the opportunity to acquire work experience while pursuing their academic studies.

The school is housed in a new 53,000 square foot facility with state-of-the-art instructional opportunities available.  The school includes the following programs:

Certificates:

Associate of Applied Science Degree:

Associate of Science in Business.  This degree is designed for business majors who plan to continue their education with a four-year program in business or accounting.  It has special requirements designed specifically to facilitate transfer to four-year degree business programs, and is only available to declared business majors.  Students who plan to pursue a four-year degree in business or accounting should meet with the business program advisor (UHB 348) as early in their program as possible.

All business classes would be beneficial and are available to non-business majors since they do not require prerequisites.

BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUS  1010                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction To Business

This course is designed to give the student with little or no understanding of the field of business a broad overview and understanding of the business world.  Topics will cover the basic fundamental concepts of business, such as a definition of business, it's environment, how business people operate within that environment, the role of business in our economic system; the role of profits, and how a business is established, financed, operated and managed. No pre-requisite.  3 lecture hours per week.

BUS  1020                                                          (1.0 Cr)

10-Key Calculator Skills

This course will provide students with a firm foundation in the use of the 10-Key Electronic Print/Display calculator.  It will also introduce the student to the fundamentals of mathematics in business.  Emphasis will be placed on the use of proper techniques to develop speed and accuracy as well as demonstrate the many uses of the 10-Key calculator in a business setting. (Taught the first 5 weeks of the semester.)  1 lecture hour per week.

BUS  1030                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Business Math

This course is designed for the student interested in mathematical applications useful to business problems.  Topics include: checking accounts and bank reconciliations, percents, solving for the "unknown," discounts, markups and markdowns, payroll, simple interest, discounting notes, present and future value, depreciation, inventory, taxes, insurance, stocks and bonds, annuities, and sinking funds.  3 lecture hours per week.

BUS  1060                                                          (1.0 Cr)

Pre-Employment Seminar

A pre-employment seminar is offered each semester to assist Dixie College students make a successful transition from school to work.  The seminar focuses on developing effective job search techniques, job winning resumes and interviews, and career advancement skills. 1 lecture hour per week.

BUS  1350                                                          (1.0 Cr)

Business Improvement Skills

Designed to allow Phi Beta Lambda students the opportunity to upgrade their business skills through participation in actual business simulations, case problems, and a wide variety of office, computer, accounting, and management skill areas.  Class supports Phi Beta Lambda club activities and prepares for competitive events.  May be repeated for credit. 1 lecture hour per week.

Co-requisite: BUS 1350 should be taken with BUS 1360

BUS  1360                                                          (1.0 Cr)

PBL - Phi Beta Lambda Business Club

An organization for students majoring in accounting, business management, administrative office management, computers and related business fields. Affiliated with Future Business Leaders of America, members are entitled to all privileges of that national organization.  Designed to provide leadership development and competition opportunities not available in any class.  May be repeated for credit. 1 lecture hour per week.

Co-requisite: BUS 1350

BUS  1370                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Human Relations

Focus on the interdependent traits that influence human behavior on and off the job.  Assists students in developing interpersonal skills through self-evaluation, methods of conflict resolution, behavioral concepts, effective communication principles, etc.  Combines a concern for human relations in the workplace with personal growth and career success.  3 lecture hours per week.

Business Administration Bachelor Degree

Department of Business

Department Chair: Philip B Lee

Office: UHB 305, (435) 652-7832

Email:  lee_p@dixie.edu

 

Business Advisor: Shari Gowers 

Office: UHB 348, (435) 652-7745

Email:  gowers@dixie.edu

 

Faculty:

Professor:

      Verl Anderson

      Kevin Barrett

Associate Professors:

      Bill Christensen

      Philip Lee

      Brent Snow

Instructors:

      Nate Staheli

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

The business administration bachelor degree at Dixie State College of Utah is directed toward students who are seeking a general business degree.  Training is provided in three basic areas of business: (1) Accounting, leading to careers in such areas as banking, brokerage activities and investment, and positions as financial analysts in industry; (2) Marketing, leading to positions in sales, advertising, retailing, distribution, etc; and (3) Management, leading to jobs in various areas of management in business, government and other institutions.    This degree would be especially appropriate for students who want to manage small businesses or become entrepreneurs.  The degree is also an excellent choice for students wishing to pursue a master of business administration degree.  Emphases are also available in accounting or visual technologies.

Job Outlook.  The demand, both nationwide and in Utah, for people with training in business administration and business management remains one of the strongest reasons for students to receive a bachelor degree.  The Utah Job Outlook Projection published by the Department of Workforce Services currently lists business services as the number two industry sector with the most new jobs, second only to health services.  It projects that managerial and administration support occupations account for about 7% of total employment in Utah.  The local community support for a business administration degree is excellent.  Many local businesses have expressed support for this degree and are anxious to access the pool of graduates.  This degree, along with the bachelor of computer and information technology degree, was specifically requested by the Washington County Economic Development Council based on the high demand for individuals trained in these two areas.

Application Procedure.   If you desire acceptance into the Udvar-Hazy School of Business, you must first be either currently enrolled at Dixie State College of Utah or complete an application for admission and pay a non-refundable application processing fee.  Applications for advanced standing may be completed with:

Shari Gowers

Udvar-Hazy School of Business #348

Dixie State College of Utah

225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770

(435) 652-7745

All applications for advanced standing should be completed with the business advisor at UHB #348 at least four weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in order to have them processed in time to register.

To apply for advanced standing you must: 

1. Meet the lower division requirements by doing one of the following with a pre-core GPA of at least 2.5 and an overall GPA of at least 2.0:

   1. Complete the Associate of Science in Business degree from Dixie State College or any school in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), or    

   2. Complete an Associate of Science or Arts degree or provide a certificate of completion of general education requirements from within the USHE or equivalent*,CIS 1200, MATH 1090 (or equivalent) and the following required pre-core classes:

2. Complete a minimum of 45 credit hours by the end of the semester for which the application for advanced standing is filed.

3. File an application for advanced standing with the department advisor.  If the above requirements are met and you are granted advanced standing, you may then register for a full load of upper division coursework in your chosen major.  You may also apply for advanced standing at the end of the semester just prior to the last semester in which lower division courses are being completed.  Conditional acceptance may be granted at that time, if no more than nine credits of lower division coursework remain to be completed and if all remaining lower division classes can be taken during the first semester of conditional acceptance. If you do not complete the remaining lower division credits successfully (while maintaining at least a 2.5 pre-core GPA and a 2.0 overall GPA), conditional advanced standing will be revoked.  Students with revoked conditional advanced standing will not be allowed to take any further upper division courses until all lower division courses are completed and the minimum GPA standards have been met. (NOTE: All pre-business core classes and all upper division business classes must be completed with a minimum C- grade.)

If you are a transfer student, you must also make sure that ALL of your transcripts (official copies) have been sent to the registrar’s office at Dixie State College.  All transfer work must have been completed and approved before making application. The application criteria listed above DO  NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE, but are indicative of the minimum qualifications of students seeking acceptance to, or advanced standing in, the Udvar-Hazy School of Business.

Scholarships.  If you are seeking a scholarship for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration,  an application can be made on line at www.dixie.edu/financial (select the bachelor degree scholarship application). Application deadline is March 1st.

Computer & Information Technology Bachelor Degree

Department of Computer and Information Technology

Department Chair: Becky Smith

Office: UHB 306, (435) 652-7836

Email:  bsmith@dixie.edu

 

CIT Advisor: Shari Gowers

Office:  UHB 348  (435) 652-7745

Email: gowers@dixie.edu

Faculty:

Associate Professors:

     Eric Pedersen

     Bart Stander

Assistant Professors:

              Ron Woodland

Instructors:

      Curtis Larsen

      Bill Lynch

      Randy Winters

Introduction.  The Bachelor of  Science Degree in Computer and Information Technology at Dixie State College of Utah is designed for students seeking a career in industry, academia or in research and development.  The curriculum is interdisciplinary in nature consisting of courses offered through the visual technologies, computer information systems, and computer science departments.

Job Outlook.  This degree will prepare you for careers in system administration, programming, multimedia development, user interface design, web design, graphics development and electronic commerce development. According to the Utah Department of Workforce Services June 2003 Utah Job Trends report, the top four fastest growing occupations in Utah projected through 2010 are:

They also predict that “despite a short-term decline in ‘tech’ industries, computer related occupations will be among the fastest growing occupations in the long term.” 

Demand for IT jobs in Utah and worldwide is robust and growing as evidenced by the growth in both the number of IT firms and the increase in revenues. The IT industry is concerned that the supply of well-trained workers will be insufficient to meet demand. An external evaluator in a report to the Utah Commissioner of Higher Education said, "Demand for this program is clearly documented by employers, student interest and national data." 

The degree is built on a strong combination in computer science, computer information systems and visual technologies. The Center of Excellence provides an excellent base to further support a bachelor level program providing an outstanding opportunity for student involvement with industry and leading edge technologies.

Application Procedure.  Applications for advanced standing may be completed with the computer and information technology (CIT) program advisor:

Shari Gowers

Udvar-Hazy School of Business #348

Dixie State College of Utah

225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770

(435) 652-7745

All applications for acceptance should be received by the program counselor at least four weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in order to have them processed in time to register.   

For acceptance in the CIT baccalaureate degree program you must:

1. Complete an Associate of Science or Arts degree from Dixie State College or any school within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) or provide a certificate of completion of general education requirements from within the USHE or *equivalent, and the following required pre-core classes, with a pre-core GPA of at least 2.5 and an overall GPA of at least 2.0.

              (no course with a grade lower than a C- will be  accepted)

Also, students must have one semester of calculus.  At Dixie State either of the following will meet this requirement: MATH 1100 Business Calculus or MATH 1210 Calculus I (1210 is strongly recommended for the CS emphasis).

*Transfer students without an Associate of Science or Arts degree or a certificate of completion of general education requirements from within the USHE, or that have a degree from outside the USHE must have their course work evaluated and approved before applying for the program.  See CIT advisor, UHB 348, (435) 652-7745.

2. Complete a minimum of 45 credit hours by the end of the semester for which the application for acceptance is filed.

3. File an application for acceptance with the department adviser.  If the above requirements are met and the student is granted acceptance, he/she may then register for a full load of upper-division course work in their chosen major. 

Students may also apply for acceptance at the end of the semester just prior to the last semester in which pre-core courses are being completed.  Conditional acceptance may be granted at that time, if no more than 9 credits of lower division course work remain to be completed and if all remaining pre-core classes can be taken during the first semester of conditional acceptance. If the student does not complete the remaining credits in the lower division core successfully in order to comply with the 2.5 GPA requirement, acceptance may be revoked.  (Note: In order to graduate with the bachelor degree, students will need to maintain the 2.5 GPA standard in major courses. Additionally, any upper division course with a grade less than C- will need to be retaken)

If you are a transfer student, you must also make sure that ALL of your transcripts (official copies) have been sent to the registrar’s office at Dixie State College of Utah.  All transfer work must have been completed and approved before making application (see CIT advisor, UHB 348).

The application criteria listed above DO NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE, but are indicative of the minimum qualifications of students seeking acceptance to the Computer and Information Technology Baccalaureate Degree program.

Scholarships. If you are seeking a scholarship for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Information Technology, an application can be made on line at www.dixie.edu/financial.  The application deadline is March 1st.

Grade Standards. A grade of C- or better must be maintained on each of the upper division CIT (CS, CIS, and VT) courses and a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.5 to meet the requirements of this bachelor’s degree.

Computer Information Systems

Department of Computer and Information Technologies

Department Chair: Becky Smith

Office: UHB 306, (435) 652-7836

Email:  bsmith@dixie.edu

Faculty:

Assistant Professor

      Becky A. Smith

Instructors

      Janet Campbell

      Curtis Larsen

      Linda Rogers

      Randy Winters

Program Description. The computer information systems program prepares students for careers in information systems professions.  The student will learn how computers operate and how to use computer applications in the business setting.  Students will also learn the skill of evaluating a business information problem and developing a computerized solution to that problem. Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first-semester classes should plan on extra time to complete the degree.  Students must be knowledgeable of course prerequisites by reading the course descriptions in the college catalog.  Semester class offerings are listed in each semester class schedule which is available at the college bookstore.

Associate of Science Degree.  This degree is required to transfer to four-year schools.  Students must fill the general education requirements of Dixie State College and then complete all classes possible on the list below.  These are the core preparation classes usually required at four-year programs.  See a counselor for information regarding transfer to a specific Utah college.

Requirements: 

1. All General Education classes including, when possible, ECON 2010, ECON 2020 and MATH 1090.

2. As many as possible of these core business preparation classes:

The following list of classes may be required and/or accepted at some universities—check with your counselor for specific information on the school to which you plan to transfer:

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CIS  1140      (1.0 Cr)

Basic Keyboarding

This course is for students who have no prior computer keyboarding skills.  It is designed to help students learn beginning keyboarding skills including the alphabet, numbers, symbols, and basic keyboarding techniques.  This course is a pass/fail course.  Students should expect to exit the course with a keyboarding speed of 25 wpm.  The course is designed to be completed in one-half semester.  Hands on instruction, in a self-paced environment is used to acquire these skills.  It is recommended that upon completion of this course, students register for CIS 1150, Keyboard Skillbuilding to develop keyboarding speed up to 40 wpm.  2 lab hours per week

CIS  1150                                                            (2.0 Cr)

Keyboard Skill Building

This course is designed for students who wish to build basic keyboarding skills to 40 wpm and improve their accuracy - no more than a 10% error rate. This course would meet the needs of a student who needs to certify their keyboarding skill at a 40 wpm entry level.  Hands-on instruction, in a self-paced environment, is used to acquire these skills.  4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: CIS 1140 or keyboarding speed of 25 nwam

CIS  1160                                                            (2.0 Cr)

Advanced Keyboard Skill Building

This course is designed for students who wish to increase speed and accuracy to a minimum job-marketable level of 60 wpm with no more than a 10% error rate.  The course is taught in a hands-on, self-paced environment.  The course may be repeated for credit.  After skill levels of 60 wpm are acquired, students may also retake the course and individual percentage increases will determine grade.  4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: CIS 1150 or keyboarding speed of 40 nwam

CIS  1200                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Microcomputer Applications *CP

This course is designed to provide basic computer instruction to complete the computer information literacy requirement as well as the general education computer requirement at Dixie State College.  Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to use computer technology to access, create, analyze, process and deliver information.  Hands-on instruction is used to develop those skills through the use of operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and internet software.  This is also the beginning computer course for CIS and Business majors.  The course is a self-paced course that provides flexibility for students to set their own daily schedule to meet section deadlines, however, the student should plan to spend 6-9 hours per week to meet course requirements.

CIS  1210                                                            (1.0 Cr)

Introduction to Database/Presentation Applications

This course is designed for students needing to meet the pre-business core requirements for computer proficiency.  This course provides proficiency in two of six areas.  Students must take CIS 1200 (prerequisite) for proficiency in the other four areas.  Students passing this class with a grade of B- (80%) or better will be considered to have met the proficiency requirements for database and presentations applications.  This course provides basic instruction in the use of presentation programs to prepare, edit and manipulate slides.  Instruction is also provided in the use of database programs to create, edit, and manipulate data in tables, queries, forms, and reports.  The course is a self-paced course that provides flexibility for students to set their own daily schedule to meet section deadlines, however, the student should plan to spend 2-4 hours per week (in an 8-week period) to meet course requirements.

Prerequisite: CIS 1200

CIS  1250                                                            (2.0 Cr)

Microcomputer Operations

A course for CIS majors and others needing a knowledge of the workings of a micro computer system.  Students will learn computer terminology and how data is processed in a computer system.  The components of a computer system such as: input, output, processing, storage, networking, and communications will also be studied.  2 lecture hours per week.

CIS  2100                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Operating Systems

Introductory course for students in Computer Information Systems or in Computer and Information Technologies programs, or having general interest in operating systems.  This course will instruct students in operating system concepts including virtual memory, file systems, process management, user management, and security.  Students will be required to install and configure a variety of operating systems and software packages.  3 lecture hours per week.

CIS  2150                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Perl Programming

Course for students in Computer Information Systems and Computer and Information Technologies programs.  This course will instruct students in the syntax and common usage of the perl programming language.  Students will be required to develop programs using the perl language. 3 lecture hours per week.

CIS  2400                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Word Processing Applications

For students in all disciplines.  This course is designed as a comprehensive word processing course expanding on the basic skills acquired in CIS 1200--Introduction to Microcomputers.  The course is useful to any student who seeks to present written materials in a professional and appealing manner. Fundamentals include the features used in basic line, page, and document formatting.  Additional topics to be covered include graphics, tables, merging, sorting, columns, styles, document generation, macros, templates and appropriate application of each of these features to enhance the preparation and presentation of a variety of documents.  The course is a self-paced course that provides flexibility for students to set their own daily schedule to meet section deadlines, however, the student should plan to spend 6-9 hours per week (in a regular 15-week semester) to meet course requirements.

Prerequisite: CIS 1200

CIS  2410                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Desktop Publishing with Word Perfect

For CIS and Office Administration majors, professional office personnel, and other students involved in the creation of documents that require more than basic text and graphic use.  The student will learn to evaluate design elements in a desktop published document for the appropriate use of focus, balance, proportion, contrast, directional flow, consistency, color and page layout.  These elements will be applied to a variety of document types including business stationary; personal documents such as business cards, resumes, and labels; promotional documents including flyers, brochures, and presentation materials; and publications such as newsletters, reports, and booklets.  These documents will all be created and published through WordPerfect 8 although users of 6.1 through 8.0 will find the class useful. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CIS 2400

CIS  2450                                                            (2.0 Cr)

Spreadsheet Applications

This course is for students requiring the use of computer skills for mathematical or financial calculations.  An electronic spreadsheet program is used to teach the use of spreadsheet operations including creating worksheets, charts, formulas, functions, and database skills.  Techniques for enhancing the layout and presentation of spreadsheet information will also be used in the course.  The course is a self-paced course that provides flexibility for students to set their own daily schedules to meet deadlines, however, the student should plan on spending 6-8 lab hours a week to meet course requirements.

Prerequisite: CIS 1200

CIS  2480                                                            (2.0 Cr)

Business Presentation Graphics

Designed for CIS or business and other students interested in developing skills in designing and presenting visual presentations.  Teaches how to present charts and graphs, computer slide presentations, and other related applications using such techniques as drawing and editing tools to format data charts and graphs, to create personalized templates as well as using clip art when creating visual presentations.  Hands-on instruction, in a self-paced environment, is used to acquire these skills.  Completers should be able to create and present a visual presentation.    The course is a self-paced course that provides flexibility for students to set their own daily schedule to meet section deadlines, however, the student should plan to spend 4-6 hours per week (in a regular 15-week semester) to meet course requirements.

Prerequisite: CIS 1200

CIS  2600                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Database Applications

For students with a CIS or Business emphasis and for students interested in database management needing an elective credit.  Teaches procedures and processes used in developing and maintaining a database.  Includes creating tables, forms, reports, querying data in one or several tables, graphs, cross tabs, mailing labels, as well as advanced form and report techniques. Uses lecture to direct hands-on learning with visual media to clarify concepts and lab assignments to reinforce skills.  Completers should be able to work with a database by setting up tables, forms, reports and query data.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CIS 1200

CIS  2650                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Integrating Applications (Suite)

For CIS and Office Administration majors, professional office personnel, and other students who want to learn to use the Corel Office Suite.  The student should be familiar with basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database concepts.  This course is designed to allow the student to create and edit a wide variety of documents, including many kinds of word processing documents, spreadsheets, databases, and slide shows.  In addition to single application use, the student will integrate data from one application to another as well as use a variety of accessory programs.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CIS 1200

CIS  2700                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Networking Essentials

Introductory course for students in Computer Information Systems or in Computer and Information Technologies programs, or having general interest in computer networking.  This course will instruct students in the fundamental concepts of computer networks, including physical, transport, and application layers.  Students will be required to complete assignments predicting and measuring the behavior of computer networks under various conditions. Additionally, students will be required to assemble networking components. 3 lecture hours per week.

CIS  2990                                                      ( .5-3.0 Cr)

Seminar in CIS

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline.  Occasionally, either students demand some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself.  This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes.  As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone).  This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods.  Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

CIS  3500                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Electronic Commerce

Upper level curriculum for students pursuing a degree in Computer and Information Technology (CIT) or business or advanced skills in the electronic commerce process.  Teaches concepts and principles of electronic commerce from an interdisciplinary approach.  Disciplines include computer sciences, marketing, consumer behavior, finance, economics, and information systems.  Topics include the electronic commerce process steps, internet infrastructure, demographics, marketing and market research, advertising, promotion, strategy development, financing, competitive analysis, technical development, web site review, launch and on-going innovation.  No pre-requisites. 3 lecture hours per week.

CIS  3600                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Database Design

Course for students in Computer Information Systems or in Computer and Information Technologies programs.  This course will instruct students in administration of database management systems, logical database design, implementation of database designs, and application development using a DBMS. Students will be required to design, manage and implement databases. Additionally, students will develop applications that use databases. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CIS 2100 and CS 1440

CIS  3700                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Networking

Course for students in Computer Information Systems or in Computer and Information Technologies programs.  This course is a continuation of CIS 2700. This course will instruct students in greater detail in the concepts of computer networks, including physical, transport, and application layers.  The course will emphasize network design, monitoring and management.  Students will be required to design, monitor and manage computer networks. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CIS 2100 and 2700

CIS  3800                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Corporate Identity

This course is for upper division students enrolled in the CIT and/or Business/VT emphasis degree.  It is also designed for students who wish to develop a communication design for business use.  This course will explore the history, psychology and purpose of corporate identity programs and the role of communication design in today’s corporate environment.  The student will analyze, investigate and report on current company corporate objectives and target markets and then design a sound multifaceted identity program to help them further reach their goals.  3 lecture hours per week.

CIS  4100                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Systems Design & Administration I

Course for students in Computer Information Systems or in Computer and Information Technologies programs.  This course will instruct students in system administration topics, including computer hardware selection, user account management, file system optimization, and security.  Basic system services such as FTP, WWW, email, printer, and DBMS will also be covered. Students will be required to install, configure, and test the services in a server environment. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CIS 2100 and CIS 2700

CIS  4110                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Systems Design and Administration II

Course for students in Computer Information Systems or in Computer and Information Technologies programs.  This course is a continuation of CIS 4100. This course will instruct students in system administration topics, including DNS, file sharing, user profile sharing, system backups, performance monitoring and optimization, heterogeneous computer networks, and custom OS installations.  Students will be required to install, configure, and test the services in a server environment.  3 lecture hours per week.   

Prerequisite: CIS 4100

CIS  4200                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Web Delivery

Course for students in Computer Information Systems or in Computer and Information Technologies programs.  This course will instruct students in advanced web server configuration, management, and optimization necessary to provide web application delivery environments.  Students will be required to complete projects using SSI, CGI, server modules, servlets, and other applications.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CIS 4100

CIS  4600                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Information Systems

Course for students in Computer Information Systems and Computer and Information Technologies programs.  Students will be required to complete an aggressive project.  Fulfills the CIT senior project requirement. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Senior status, last spring semester of program

CIS  4990                                                     (1.0-3.0 Cr)

Seminar in CIS

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline.  Occasionally, either students demand some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself.  This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes.  As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone).  This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods.  Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.

Computer Science

Department of Computer and Information Technology

Department Chair: Becky Smith

Office: UHB 306, (435) 652-7836

Email:  bsmith@dixie.edu 

 

Faculty:

Associate Professor:

              Bart Stander

Instructors:

              Curtis Larsen

              Randy Winters

Program Description.  This program emphasizes computer programming and offers courses to meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology degree, or to prepare students for a transfer computer science degree.  The courses are useful for students in many science and engineering majors, as well as for students who are learning to program for occupational goals or for their own enjoyment.

Requirements in computer science at other four-year colleges and universities vary.  Most universities require the engineering physics series, PHSX 2210 and PHSX 2220, the calculus series, MATH 1210 and MATH 1220 and often additional math courses are required.  Students should work with a computer science advisor to develop a  personal course plan.  For the most current information, check the computer science website at http://www.cs.dixie.edu/.

Computer Information Technology Emphasis. These courses will prepare students for the computer science requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology degree program:

These courses will help students fulfill upper level computer science requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology degree program:

The complete Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology degree requirements are available at this link.

Computer Science Emphasis.  These courses will prepare students for entry into a computer science bachelor degree program:

COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CS   1400                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Computer Science I

Introductory course for students in Computer Science and Computer and Information Technologies programs or having general interest in computer programming.  This course will instruct students in structured programming techniques and teach the syntax of a suitable high level programming language. Students will be required to complete programming projects of increasing difficulty.  3 lecture hours per week.

CS   1440                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Intro to Computer Science II

Second course for students in Computer Science and Computer and Information Technologies programs, or having general interest in computer programming. This course will introduce students to software engineering practices, and instruct them in object oriented programming techniques.  Students will be required to complete programming projects of increasing difficulty.  3 lecture hours per week

Prerequisite: CS 1400

CS   2020                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Data Structures

Course for students in Computer Science and Computer and Information Technologies programs or having interest in computer programming.  This course will instruct students in the design and use of common data structures, lists, stacks, queues, trees, tables, hash tables, and graphs.  Students will be required to complete several challenging programming projects.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CS 1440

CS  2990                                                       ( .5-3.0 Cr)

Seminar in Computer Science

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline.  Occasionally, either students demand some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself.  This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes.  As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone).  This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods.  Note that this is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

CS   3370                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Software Engineering

Course for students in Computer Science and Computer and Information Technologies programs, or having strong interest in computer programming. This course will instruct students in current software engineering theory and practice.  Students will be required to complete a challenging term project, including individual and team work.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CS 2020

CS   3400                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Operating Systems

Course for students in Computer Science or having interest in computer programming.  This course will instruct students in Operating Systems design and use.  Students will learn about processes and threads, deadlocks, memory management, input/output, and file systems.  Students will be required to complete challenging programming projects.  2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: CS 2020

CS   3550                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Computer Organization

Course for students in Computer Science and Computer and Information Technologies programs, or having interest in computer hardware.  This course will instruct students in the basic building blocks of digital computers, instruction sets, number representation, interrupts, RISC and CISC architectures, etc.  Students will be required to complete programming projects in a high level language and in assembly language. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CS 1440

CS   3600                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Graphics Programming

Course for students in Computer Science and Computer and Information Technologies programs, or having interest in game development, 3-D modeling and rendering.  This course will instruct students in 2-D and 3-D model creation, transformation, and various rendering techniques.  Students will be required to complete programming assignments.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CS 1440

CS   4300                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Artificial Intelligence

Upper lever course for students in Computer Science and Computer and Information Technologies programs.  This course covers the basics of Artificial Intelligence in computer software.  The course introduces the broad field of Artificial Intelligence, then specializes in Artificial Intelligence as it applies to computer gaming strategies.  Students will be required to complete programming assignments.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CS 2020

CS   4500                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Graphical User Interfaces

Course for students in Computer Science and Computer and Information Technologies programs or having interest in designing and implementing programs with graphical interfaces.  This course will instruct students in the theory and practice of constructing easy to use interfaces.  Students will be required to complete programming projects for a suitable graphical environment.  2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: CS 1440

CS   4550                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Compilers

Course for students in Computer Science or having interest in computer programming.  This course will instruct students in compiler design and implementation.  Students will learn about lexical analysis, parsing, symbol table management, and generating code.  Students will be required to complete challenging programming projects.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CS 2020

CS   4600                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Software Engineering Laboratory

Course for students in Computer Science and Computer and Information Technologies programs.  This course will instruct students in advanced topics of software engineering.  Teams of students will be required to complete an aggressive programming project.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Senior status, final spring semester of program

CS   4990                                                     (1.0-3.0 Cr)

Seminar in Computer Science

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline.  Occasionally, either students demand some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself.  This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes.  As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone).  This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods.  Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.

Computer Skills

Department of Computer and Information Technology

Department Chair: Becky Smith

Office: UHB 306, (435) 652-7836

Email:  bsmith@dixie.edu

COMPUTER SKILLS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COMP 1100                                                      ( 1.0 Cr)

Beginning Computer and Internet Operations

This course is recommended for students who need a basic foundation in the basic operations for a personal computer.  This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the Windows operating system, computer concepts, and the Internet.  The basics of computer hardware and software will be covered as well as file management and the accessories programs found in the Windows operating system.  It will also cover Internet BASICS including Web browsers, and e-mail.  This course is a pass-fail self-paced course which will meet elective credit guidelines but is not designed to meet the computer literacy requirement nor can it be used to meet transfer requirements for business-related programs.  4 lab hours per week for 8 weeks.

COMP 1210                                                       (1.0 Cr)

Beginning HTML

This beginning course introduces Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) which is used to prepare documents for viewing on the World Wide Web.  General Web page format, tables, frames and links to graphics and other documents will be discussed.  This course is a pass/fail course which will meet elective credit guidelines but is not designed to meet the computer literacy requirement nor can it be used to meet transfer requirements for business-related programs. 1 lecture hour per week.

COMP 1300                                                       (1.0 Cr)

Corel Wordperfect Fundamentals

This course is recommended for all students.  It is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the word processors to prepare, edit, and manipulate text.  The basics of word processing including creating, saving, and printing documents; formatting characters, lines, and pages; file management; fonts; spelling, grammar and thesaurus writing tools; inserting graphic images and table basics will be included.  This course is a pass/fail course which will meet elective credit guidelines but is not designed to meet the computer literacy requirement nor can it be used to meet transfer requirements for business-related programs.  4 lab hours per week for eight weeks.

Prerequisite: COMP 1100 or equivalent

COMP 1310                                                       (1.0 Cr)

Microsoft Word 2000 Fundamentals

This course is recommended for all students.  It is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the word processors to prepare, edit, and manipulate text.  The basics of word processing including creating, saving, and printing documents; formatting characters, lines, and pages; file management; fonts; spelling, grammar, and thesaurus writing tools; inserting graphic images and table basics will be included.  This course is a pass/fail course which will meet elective credit guidelines but is not designed to meet the computer literacy requirement nor can it be used to meet transfer requirements for business-related programs.  4 lab hours per week for eight weeks.

Prerequisite: COMP 1100 or equivalent

COMP 1410                                                       (1.0 Cr)

Microsoft Excel 2000

This course is recommended for all students.  It covers basic spreadsheet skills, including entering and editing data, creating and formatting worksheets, the use of mathematical functions and formulas for calculations, databases or list management, ad creating and customizing graphs and charts, graphing, and charting results. This course is a pass/fail course which will meet elective credit guidelines but is not designed to meet the computer literacy requirement nor can it be used to meet transfer requirements for business-related programs.  4 lab hours per week for eight weeks.

Prerequisite: COMP 1100 or equivalent

COMP 1430                                                       (1.0 Cr)

Financial Record Keeping--Quicken

This course is recommended for all students who use a checkbook or keep financial records.  This course is an introduction to the Quicken Deluxe program which is a personal finance application that allows you to organize interrelated account, transaction, credit, and investment information.  The main objective is to introduce you to Quicken's basic features and give the student an opportunity for hands-on practice.  This course is a pass/fail course which will meet elective credit guidelines but is not designed to meet the computer literacy requirement nor can it be used to meet transfer requirements for business-related programs.  4 lab hours per week for eight weeks.

Prerequisite: COMP 1100 or equivalent

COMP 1435                                                       (1.0 Cr)

Financial Record Keeping--QuickBooks

QuickBooks Pro is an inexpensive, yet powerful accounting program for Windows. This class will focus on the following: setting up a business in QuickBooks Pro, invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, job costing, and report processing.  This course is a pass/fail course which will meet elective credit guidelines but is not designed to meet the computer literacy requirement nor can it be used to meet transfer requirements for business-related programs. 1 lecture hour per week.

Prerequisite: COMP 1100

COMP 1600                                                       (1.0 Cr)

Access Database

For individuals with a CIS or Business emphasis and for individuals interested in database management.  This course teaches procedures and processes used in creating and maintaining a database.  Students will create tables, forms, reports, query data in one or several tables, and create mailing labels.  This course is a pass/fail course which will meet elective credit guidelines but is not designed to be used to meet transfer requirements for business related programs.  4 lab hours per week for eight weeks

COMP 1700                                                       (1.0 Cr)

Presentation Apps - PowerPoint

This course is designed for students who desire to learn computer skills for creating Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.  This course provides basic introduction to create a presentation through the preparation, editing and manipulating of slides.  This includes changing slide layout and design, inserting graphics objects, formatting text and tables in slides, and preparing slides and supplements for printing.  This course is a pass/fail course which will meet elective credit guidelines but is not designed to meet the computer literacy requirement nor can it be used to meet transfer requirements for business related programs. 4 lab hours per week for eight weeks.

Prerequisite: COMP 1100 or equivalent

Construction Technology

Department of Computer and Information Technology

Department Chair: Becky Smith

Office: UHB 306, (435) 652-7836

Email:  bsmith@dixie.edu

Construction Technology classes support other programs of study within the college.

Apprenticeship Programs. Apprenticeship programs in plumbing and electrical trades are offered on an evening basis only.  Apprentice programs are 4 - 4 1/2 years in length. Apprentices are required to attend school two nights a week and work forty hours a week in a trade.  A certificate of competency may be earned in each trade area.  Pre-requisite: contact apprenticeship director at Dixie State College, located at the North Plaza.

CONSTRUCTION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CONS 0210                                                        (3.0 Cr)

APPRENTICE PLUMBING/1A

CONS 1000                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Beginning Cabinet Making

This course deals with power woodworking machinery with an emphasis on safety, and correct procedures.  Students are introduced to basic cabinet and furniture construction.  The application and use of hardware is also discussed. Class is taught at Snow Canyon High School. 6 lab hours per week.

CONS 1010                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Intermediate Cabinet Making I

This course continues into Intermediate cabinet making.  It covers materials in CONS 1000, and includes working with more advanced projects.  Students are familiarized with a program used to design and produce plans for cutting lists for cabinets. 6 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: CONS 1000 Class taught at Snow Canyon High School.

CONS 1020                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Intermediate Cabinet Making II

This course is a continuation of CONS1010.  Students will learn proper joinery techniques and procedures.  Craftsmanship and quality materials will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: CONS 1000, and CONS 1020 Class is taught at Snow Canyon High School.

CONS 1030                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Cabinet Making

Advanced finished and woodworking projects are completed in this course. Coursework consists primarily of lab work.

Prerequisite: CONS 1000, 1010, and 0102

Dental Hygiene

Department of Health Sciences

Director: Dean David Borris

Office: UHB 362 (435) 652-7586

Email: borris@dixie.edu

 

Director of Dental Hygiene: Gordon Jennings, D.D.S.

Office: Jennings Bldg. 107B (435) 652-7869

Email: jennings@dixie.edu

Program Advisor: Dana Kelvington

Office: SSC, (435) 652-7749

kelvington@dixie.edu

             

Faculty:

      Gordon Jennings, D.D.S.

Associate Professor:

      Karmen Aplanalp

Instructors:

      Virginia Cannon

Advisory Committee:

      Dr. Greg Brown, dentist

      Dr. James Ence, dentist

      Dr. Wade Hill, dentist

      Dr. Alan Hilton, dentist

      Deanne Lohrke, hygienist

      Dr. Robert Prince, dentist

      Dr. Warren Woolsey, dentist

The Program.  The Associate of Applied Science degree in dental hygiene is an accredited program offered at Dixie State College, which plays an important role in the health services field. 

The dental hygienist is a specialist for the maintenance of good oral health and educates patients in the prevention of dental disease.  Dental hygienists perform their services under the supervision of licensed dentists.  Dental hygiene is the license to perform many services directly for the patient, such as administration of local anesthetic, periodontal and prophylactic procedures and other procedures as permitted by state law.  Students are instructed in the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills essential in becoming an excellent dental hygienist.

Accreditation Status.  Dixie State College Dental Hygiene received A-1 accreditation status in the summer of 2000 from the Commission on Dental Accreditation for Dental Hygiene Programs.

Offered.  Associate of Applied Science.

Admission.  Students are admitted to the dental hygiene program without discrimination regarding gender, age, creed, ethnic origin or marital status.  Apply directly to the Dental Hygiene Department.

Enrollment is limited.  Students must finish prerequisite courses, have 100 hours of dental assisting experience and be selected by the program committee before entrance into the program.  Unsuccessful applications may reapply for the following year.

Required Immunizations. Tetanus, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and/or MMR booster, negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test*.  Hepatitis series must be completed before entering the clinical sites.

*In the event a student has a positive TB test, a negative TB chest x-ray is required.

Students with a history of misdemeanors, felony charges or convictions involving moral turpitude may not be eligible for state licensure and should contact the dental hygiene department before enrolling.

Financial Assistance.  Currently, the dental hygiene department does not have funds to award departmental scholarships, but encourages all students to apply for college academic scholarships or financial aid.  This can be accomplished by contacting the financial aid office at (435) 652-7575.

Transfer Credit.  OFFICIAL transcripts are required for college admission.  The student must then pursue this process to help determine which courses are transferable.  Assistance in transfer credits, course expectations and academic pursuits can be discussed with the ATE advisor at (435) 652-7749.

Minimum Admission Criteria:

1. Complete all pre-requisite courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

2. Complete 100 hours of dental assisting, or the equivalent thereof, in a private dental practice.  This must be verifiable with a licensed, practicing dentist.

3. Complete and submit the appropriate application when all pre-requisites requirements are met.  The application process also requires three letters of recommendation, official college transcripts, and dental assisting hours verified by a licensed dentist.  Upon completion of application, an interview is required.

Pre-requisites:

The following courses must be completed by June 1 for entry into the dental hygiene program:

ENGL 2010  Intermediate Writing                       3

 or ENGL 2011Intermediate Writing/Business            3

CHEM 1120* Elementary Organic/Bio Chemistry           4

CHEM 1140* Elementary Organic/Bio Chemistry Lab       1

CIS  1200   Intro to Microcomputer Applications       3

*Classes must have been taken within the last 7 years.  A class may be retaken only once for a better grade.

Other courses that must be taken prior to graduation, and may be taken during the program, or prior to entry into the program are:

Course #  Name                                        Credits

BUS 1060  Pre-Employment Seminar                      1

BUS 1370  Human Relations                             3

Note: Pre-requisite requirements may change.  It is very important that you keep in touch with the Dental Hygiene Department prior to application.  We advise you to meet with a counselor when planning your schedule.

Curriculum Sequence

FIRST SEMESTER  - $2,500 lab fee

Course #   Name                        Credits     Semester

DHYG 1010  Dental Hygiene Theory I     3           Fall

DHYG 1015  Pre-Clinic I                3           Fall

DHYG 1020  Radiology & Lab             3           Fall

DHYG 1030  Head/Neck Anatomy & Lab     3           Fall

DHYG 1040  Tooth Morphology & Lab      2           Fall

DHYG 1050  Oral Histology/Embryology   2           Fall

DHYG 1060  Medical Emergencies         2           Fall

HLOC 1050  CPR                         0.5         Fall

HLOC 1060  First Aid                   0.5         Fall

                Total Credits         19          

SECOND SEMESTER - $2,500 lab fee

Course #  Name                         Credits     Semester

DHYG 1510 Dental Hygiene Theory II     3           Spring

DHYG 1515 Clinic II                    4           Spring

DHYG 1520 General/Oral Pathology       3           Spring

DHYG 1530 Pharmacology                 3           Spring

DHYG 1540 Periodontics I               3           Spring

DHYG 1580 Dental Materials & Lab       3           Spring

                Total Credits         19          

SUMMER SEMESTER (8 weeks)

Course #  Name                        Credits      Semester

DHYG 1815 Clinic III                  2            Summer

DHYG 1850 Expanded Functions          1            Summer

DHYG 1890 Pain Control Method. & Lab  2            Summer

                Total Credits         5  

THIRD SEMESTER - $2,500 lab fee

Course #  Name                        Credits      Semester

DHYG 2010 Special Needs               4            Fall

DHYG 2015 Clinic IV                   6            Fall

DHYG 2030 Periodontics II             3            Fall

DHYG 2050 Legal/Ethical Issues        2            Fall

STAT 2040 Statistics                  4            Fall

HLOC 1050 CPR                         0.5          Fall

               Total Credits         19.5               

FOURTH SEMESTER - $2,500 lab fee

Course #  Name                        Credits      Semester

DHYG 2515 Clinic V                    6            Spring

DHYG 2560 Community Dental Health     4            Spring

DHYG 2570 Advanced Clinical Studies   2            Spring

*BUS 1060   Pre-Employment Seminar    1            Spring

*BUS 1370   Human Relations           3            Spring

               Total Credits         16

           TOTAL CREDITS FOR PROGRAM 78.5

DENTAL HYGIENE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DHYG 1010                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Dental Hygiene Theory I

The students will be introduced to the theoretical foundations of preventative oral health services used in the dental hygiene process.  Emphasis is on prevention of disease transmission, body mechanics, patient assessment, basic dental hygiene instrumentation, oral healthcare planning, extrinsic stain removal, topical anesthesia, ethical decision making, and the role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1015                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Pre-Clinic I

The student will take this course concurrently with DHYG 1010, Dental Hygiene Theory I.  The student will gain clinical and laboratory application of introductory skills essential to rendering oral health services to patients with emphasis on basic dental hygiene instrumentation. Corequisite: DHYG 1010. 9 clinical hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1020                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Radiology Lec/Lab

The students will be required to study the nature and production of x-rays and basic principles and procedures in oral radiology.  Emphasis is on radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection, basic intra-oral radiographic techniques, film processing, and mounting procedures.  Emphasis is placed on supplemental intra-oral techniques, extraoral techniques, localization techniques, radiographic interpretation, and patient management topics. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1030                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Head/Neck Anatomy Lec/Lab

The student will study the anatomy and physiology of the teeth, of the issues of the oral cavity, and of the head and neck.  Emphasis is on location, function, and nomenclature, muscles of the head and neck, and occlusion.3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1040                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Tooth Morphology

The student will be able to identify the structures that make up the roof, the floor and the lateral borders of the oral cavity proper.  Included in this are the following areas of discussion: oral cavity, toother functions, terminology, fundamental and preventative curvatures of the oral cavity, the dentition, the development, form, and eruption of the teeth, occlusion, dental anomalies, supporting structures of the teeth, clinical consideration of the dental anatomy, tooth identification and morphology and examination of the deciduous dentition. 2 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program

DHYG 1050                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Oral Histology & Embryology

To acquire an understanding of how cells, tissues, and organs develop and function, with emphasis placed on the oral cavity, including a review of basic cells and embryologic developments.  Histology of the structures of the oral cavity from embryonic stages through complete development are examined. Common embryologic defects of the oral cavity are covered also. 2 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1060                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Medical Emergencies

The student will study the psycho-social, physical and oral characteristics of patients with special needs.  The care and clinical management of special needs patients, along with the management of medical emergencies in the clinical setting, will be taught. 2 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1510                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Dental Hygiene Theory II

The students will have a continuation of the study of the theoretical foundations of preventative and therapeutic oral health services used in the dental hygiene process.  Emphasis is on preparation for patient care. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1515                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Dental Hygiene Clinic II

This course allows the student dental hygienist to gain experience and continual development of clinical proficiency and decision making in rendering comprehensive preventative oral health services using the dental hygiene process.  Emphasis is on clinical application and development of skills in maintenance, management, and evaluation of the periodontal patient; treatment planning; disease control strategies and scaling; root planning; and debridement for individuals who are periodontcally involved.  As auxiliary functions, the student will perform front desk, infection control management, and dental expaded function clinical duties. Corequisite: DHYG 1510. 13 clinical  hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1520                                                         (3.0 Cr)

General/Oral Pathology

The students will analyze the principles of disease processes and general pathology.  This will include cell injury, inflammation, neoplasia, and circulatory disturbances.  Following this, the study of pathology of the teeth and the supporting and associated oral structures will be evaluated.  Emphasis is on the clinical and radiological appearance of local and systemic disease processes affecting the oral and facial structures. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1530                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Pharmacology

The students will gain an understanding of pharmacological and therapeutic agents.  The preparation, chemical formula, effects, and applications of these agents are analyzed.  Prevention and management of medical emergencies in the dental field using medications are evaluated.  Emphasis will be placed on prescription and nonprescription drugs commonly used by patients seen in dental practice.  These may require the alteration of treatment procedures and medications used in the dental setting.  Medical emergency agents used in medical emergency procedures will be investigated. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1540                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Periodontics I

The student will gain knowledge in the various types of therapeutic techniques available.  Emphasis will be on the principles of periodotology, evaluation of periodontal diseases, and theoretical and clinical preparation for delivery of dental hygiene interventions. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 1580                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Dental Materials

The student will be introduced to the various products and materials involved with dentistry.  This course gives the student a comprehensive background in the art, science and use of dental materials.  Students discuss the physical properties of metals, hydrocarbons, and other materials as well as advantages and disadvantages of these materials in dentistry.  Examination of these materials allerginicity or other complications that may arise from use of these materials are evaluated.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program is required

DHYG 1815                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Clinic III

Topics in this course have been learned during lecture.  The student will apply concepts to clinical situations and perform these tasks on patients: 1)desensitization 2) air polishing 3) fluoride treatments 4) peer reviews, 5) subginigival irrigation, 6) topical anesthetic, 7) ultrasonic instrumentation, 8) sealants, 9) evaluation of dental hygiene treatment, 10) infection control, 11) periodontal exam, 12) scaling and root debridgement, 13) oral health and instruction, 14) radiology, 15) front desk/receptionist duties, and 16) infection control management. 12-16 clinic hours per week.

DHYG 1850                                                         (1.0 Cr)

Expanded Functions

This course is a clinical introduction to various dental functions in the dental practice.  These include, but may not be limited to; taking impressions, selecting and placing different restorative materials along with polishing and contouring of the restorations. 1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: Completion of the second semester of the Dental Hygiene Program required to enroll in this class.

DHYG 1890                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Pain Control Methodologies Lec/Lab

The students will be introduced to the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia.  Use of pharmacological agents in the dental office are compared, contrasted, and justified.  Physical and emotional evaluation of patients are taken into consideration along with their anatomical and neurophysical characteristics.  Management of medical emergencies are analyzed and related to the pharmacological agents used in the dental setting. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 2010                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Special Needs

Special Needs is a four credit course whose description for the catalogue is as follows: The student will study the psycho-social, physical and oral characteristics of patients with special needs.  The care and clinical management of special needs patients in the clinical setting will be taught. The students will be actively involved in the local community, teaching, treating, and managing the care of the special needs patient.  Instead of this class being a strictly didactic course, it has become an active, hands-on, clinical experience, with the special needs community. 4 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 2015                                                         (6.0 Cr)

Clinic IV

The students will be required to gain experience in the supervised clinical setting.  Continued development of clinical proficiency and decision making in rendering comprehensive preventive oral health services using dental hygiene process will be necessary.  Emphasis will be on clinical appreciation and development of skills in maintenance, management and evaluation of the periodontal patient; treatment planning; disease control; scaling and root planning for the periodontally involved patient; and increased treatment in the expanded duties of the dental hygienist. 19 clinical hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 2030                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Periodontics II

Through lecture and oral presentation, the student will differentiate periodontal treatments and modalities with emphasis on the periodontal disease process. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 2050                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Legal/Ethical Issues in Dental Hygiene

The student will study current legal and ethical issues that influence the practice of dental hygiene. 2 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene is required.

DHYG 2515                                                         (6.0 Cr)

Clinic V

The student will gain clinical experience in a supervised clinic setting. Continued development of clinic proficiency and decision making in rendering comprehensive preventive oral health services using the dental hygiene process will be necessary.  Emphasis will be on a clinical application and development of skills in maintenance, management and evaluation of periodontal patient; treatment planning, disease control; and scaling and root planning on periodontally involved patients. 18 clinical hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 2560                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Community Dental Health

The student will have an introduction to the principles of dental public health, community dental health education and community program planning. This course will prepare the dental hygiene student for the role of dental public health practitioner, educator, consultant and resource person in community settings.  Students will prepare educational learning activities and visual aides designed for diverse community groups. 8 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.

DHYG 2570                                                         (2.0 Cr)

Advanced Clinical Studies

This course is offered to second-year dental hygiene students and post-graduate students to perform advanced dental hygiene procedures and to aid them in preparation for specific national, regional, and state boards.  The course’s purpose is to increase the student’s knowledge and skill in preparing to take the particular board(s) they choose to participate in and aid their entry into dental private practice.

DHYG 2815                                                         (1.0 Cr)

Advanced Clinical Studies

This course is offered to post-graduate dental hygienists awaiting their opportunity to take their choice of a Clinical Board.  This class provides 20 hours of supervised clinical time in maintaining and/or improving a graduate's dental hygiene skills. Permission granted for course on an as needed basis by the Dental Hygiene Director

Permission granted for course on an as needed basis by the dental hygiene director.  3 lab hours per week.

 

Drafting

Department of Computer and Information Technology

Department Chair: Becky Smith

Office: UHB 306 (435) 652-7836

Email:  bsmith@dixie.edu 

Faculty:

              Robert McMicken, AIBO, Associate Professor

Instructors:

              William McMurrin, AIA

              Mike Robinson

              Shayne Scott

              Dan Esplin

Advisory Committee

Brandon Anderson, Rosenburg Associates

Lynn Bateman, Creamer & Noble

Dan Esplin, Desert Laboratories, Inc.

Steve Layton, Creamer & Noble

William McMurrin, AIA, Les Stoker & Associates

 Mike Robinson, Rosenburg & Associates

Shayne Scott, GIS Coordinator for Washington County

Kim Talbot, Talbot Architects & Associates

Important Note:

DSC has offered drafting courses and drafting certificates for many years; however, the drafting program is in a transition stage -- the Dixie Applied Technology Center (652-7730) will begin offering the program, and after providing an opportunity for current students to complete their certificates, Dixie State will no longer offer it. 

Consistent with Policy 3.46, Elimination of Academic Program (click), Dixie State will complete total program phase-out by the end of Spring Semester 2006.  Students wanting to complete the AAS degree or certificate programs in drafting should coordinate closely with faculty Bob McMicken (mcmicken@dixie.edu) and advisor Dana Kelvington (kelvington@dixie.edu) to schedule the completion of their programs. 

Students are assured that they can complete their degree or certificate if they plan carefully and take courses when offered.  Students who intend to transfer to four-year drafting programs are assured that DSC's drafting courses will transfer as per current agreements.

Program Description.  Drafting courses taken at Dixie State College apply toward a variety of degrees, certificates and diplomas.  The three areas of emphasis are: architectural, computer aided and mechanical drafting.  The course work provides instructional hands on laboratory training to prepare students for employment in one of the above mentioned drafting fields of work, or to transfer for further training. 

An Associate of Science degree may be earned and is recommended for students who plan to transfer to four-year schools.  Students must fill the general education requirements of Dixie State College and complete all classes possible on the list below.  These are the core preparation classes usually required and/or accepted at many four-year programs.  Students should see an advisor for transfer information specific to Utah and other colleges.  Students should also contact advisors and/or transfer counselors at the school from which they will be receiving a four-year degree.

An Associate of Applied Science in one of the above mentioned areas is also available.  It may be earned by completing the classes listed below plus the college general education requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree.  Certificate requirements are listed below and must be completed before the certificate will be awarded.  All core coursework for a certificate must be completed with a C grade or better.

CERTIFICATES

Certificates in vocational programs are under constant review to keep current with industry standards.  Please check with technology advisors and faculty to make sure that you have the most current certificate for the academic year during which you enter the program.

Mechanical Drafting Certificate:

Architectural Drafting Certificate Program:

Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate Program:

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

1. Complete all general education classes for AS degree and

2. Complete these classes:

Architectural Drafting Emphasis Core:

or

Mechanical Drafting Emphasis Core:

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Required Core Classes

Drafting Technology Requirements:

Any 6 credits from the following recommended list:

DRAFTING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DRAF 1000                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Intro to Architecture

This course is designed for students who desire training in residential design.  Course studies designing and planning or residences and small single story structures, planning methods of building construction, financing, design or electrical, heating/air conditioning, plumbing systems, construction materials, calculations, plan drawing and specification writing.  a design team will be formed and presentations made.  Completers of the course will have a well-rounded understanding of American architecture. 3 lecture hours per week.

DRAF 1010                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Introduction to Drafting

This course is designed for students interested in basic skills in the fields of drafting and all students intending to major in drafting.  The course teaches the student to use and care for drafting equipment.  It also teaches development of skills in lettering, geometric construction, language of lines and symbols, orthographically projected views, auxiliary views, section drawings, and dimensions.  Course content will include previous skills listed, lab and lecture, and will be accomplished on the drafting board.  Completers of this course will be qualified to go on to the next levels of drafting. 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

DRAF 1040                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Introduction to Autocad

This course is designed for students interested in basic skills in CAD drafting.  The course teaches the parameters of computer aided drafting programs, how they are configured and entered, what the computer will do and how it must be operated.  Course content will include lab and lecture using AutoCAD software.  Completion of this course will prepare the student for all other disciplines of drafting. 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

DRAF 1100                                                         (1.0 Cr)

Elementary Surveying

This course is designed for Drafting Program students.  Basic principles and practices of surveying as involved in traversing and measurement of angles and areas.  Adjustments and preparations of field notes and proper use and care of surveying tools are covered. 1 lecture hour per week.

DRAF 2100                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Engineering Drafting

This course is designed for students majoring in mechanical drafting.  It studies the industrial applications in machine drawings involving gears, screws, threads, fits, bearings, and small tools.  Assignments will be required and should be completed by using CAD or board drafting skills. Completers of this course will be ready for the next level in drafting. 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: DRAF 1010 and DRAF 1040

DRAF 2150                                                         (5.0 Cr)

Descriptive Geometry

This course is designed for students majoring in mechanical and architectural drafting.  This course studies the graphic solutions of space problems, orthographic drawing, fundamental auxiliary view, point line and plane problems and problems in industrial applications.  Students will also be graded on a variety of presentation methods.  Completers in this course will be ready for the next level in drafting. 3 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: DRAF 1010 and DRAF 1040

DRAF 2200                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Advanced Cad: Autocad

This course is designed for students interested in advanced skills in CAD drafting.  The course teaches the more refined parameters of computer aided drafting program, how they are configured and entered, what the computer will do and how it must be operated.  Included in this area is 3-D solid modeling basics. Course content will include lab and lecture using the AutoCAD software.  Completion of this course will prepare students for all other disciplines of drafting. 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: DRAF 1010 and DRAF 1040

DRAF 2300                                                         (5.0 Cr)

Residential Construction Documents

This goal of this course is to learn the skills required to produce a set of residential construction documents.  The student will assume the role of a typical drafter in a typical architectural office.  Each student will be issued a sketch floor plan from which a major portion of the required document drawings for a typical residential construction project will be produced.  The information presented in this course could be categorized into three broad areas: 1)the ability to produce architectural drawings, 2)the knowledge to understand the basic content of these drawings, 3)to develop the ability to follow instructions. 3 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: DRAF 1010 and DRAF 1040 or instructor permission.

DRAF 2320                                                         (1.0 Cr)

Architectural Modeling

This course gives the student an overview of the materials and methods in the creation of architectural models.  Assists in the visual process of architectural project development.  Students will create several models using defined criteria to increase their saleable skills.  This hands on course will challenge creative visual and problem solving skills. 1 lecture hour per week.

DRAF 2325                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Construction Details

This course is for Drafting & Architectural majors.  It is designed to give the student the skills necessary to assemble a complete construction project. The student will visually illustrate the arrangement of how the construction members will carry or distribute the loads from the top of the project to the ground. These details are also relative to moisture control and aesthetics.  The course will concentrate on these details in every part of the construction process from residential to commercial buildings.  Outside of classroom experiences will be included. 4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

DRAF 2350                                                         (5.0 Cr)

Commercial Construction Document

The goal of this course is to learn the skills required to produce a set of commercial construction documents.  The student will assume the role of a typical drafter in a typical architectural office.  This course will explore commercial construction documents by producing a limited portion of the documents that would be required for the simplest small professional office building project.  This course will explore the production of construction documents and a small amount of the simplest design concepts.  Emphasis will be placed on space planning, floor plan and elevation development, site planning, basic structural systems, building codes, construction materials and methods, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The information presented in this course could be categorized into three broad areas: 1)The ability to produce architectural drawings 2)The knowledge to understand the basic content of these drawings 3)To develop the ability to follow instruction. 3 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: DRAF 1010 and DRAF 1040

DRAF 2400                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Civil Drafting

This Civil Drafting course is designed to help students who have an interest in learning about the skills and techniques required to draft in the Civil Engineering work environment.  The intent of this class is to help you develop the skills that would make you a valuable asset to your future employer by learning the methods used by present engineering firms. 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: DRAF 1010 and DRAF 1040

DRAF 2410                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Perspective Drawing

This course is designed for students who desire training in residential design.  Course studies and assignments will introduce the student to the tools of the rendering media.  Each student will create sketches in detail, providing tone and texture to bring to life the objects in the view.  The purpose of the course is to prepare the student to communicate visually through the medium of sketches with a client who may not visually be able to understand construction. 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week. Prerequisite: DRAF 1010

DRAF 2450                                                         (4.0 Cr)

Intro Geographic Information Systems

This course is designed for those students entering a drafting or engineering major as well as training class for architects (civil engineers, BLM, personal), and draftsmen in the community.  This is an introductory course in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).  The primary objective is to learn the basics of what GIS is and what GIS can do.  Special emphasis will be given to use of GIS software in conjunction with CAD programs.  This class will utilize ESRI Arcview GIS (ArcGIS) software.  2 lecture and 4 lab hours per week.

DRAF 2990                                                   ( .5-3.0 Cr)

Seminar in Drafting

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline.  Occasionally, either students demand some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself.  This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes.  As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone).  This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods.  Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission      

Economics

Department of Business

Department Chair:  Philip B. Lee

Office:  UHB 305, (435) 652-7832

Email:  lee_p@dixie.edu

Faculty:

Associate Professor:

      Joe Green

Program Description.  Economics courses taken at Dixie State College apply toward a variety of degrees especially in business, economics and the social sciences.  These classes also transfer to all four-year institutions.  Economics majors find employment opportunities in business, government service, labor relations, international trade and teaching.

Students with an emphasis in economics are encouraged to take the following courses at Dixie State College:

ECONOMICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ECON 1010                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Economics of Social Issues                                *SS

For students seeking to fill the social science requirement for general education.  The course offers an introduction to the way economic theory explains scarcity, consumer and producer choice, competition and monopoly, labor, capital, and resource markets, antitrust and other government regulation, and income distribution.  Uses lectures, text study, library assignments, films, writing, and exams.  The course helps students understand and appreciate the ideas, processes, dynamics and institutions that underlie the social and economic system, and it gives them a foundation for higher education work. 3 lecture hours per week.

ECON 2010                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Micro Economics                                                   *SS

For students seeking to fill the social science requirement of the general education requirements.  The course offers an introduction to the way economic theory explains scarcity, consumer and producer choice, competition and monopoly, labor, capital, and resource markets, antitrust and other government regulation, and income distribution.  The course helps students understand and appreciate the ideas, processes, dynamics, and institutions that underlie the social and economic system, and it gives them a foundation for higher academic work. 3 lecture hours per week.

ECON 2020                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Macro Economics                                                  *SS

For students seeking to fill the social science requirement for general education.  The course offers an introduction to the way economic theory explains scarcity, supply and demand, the role of government, international trade and finance, inflation, depression, economic growth, and government debt.  The course helps students understand and appreciate the ideas, processes, dynamics, and institutions that make the American economy work, and it prepares them for higher academic work. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ECON 2010

ECON 2990                                                 (1.0-3.0 Cr)

Seminar in Economics

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline.  Occasionally, students demand some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself.  This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes.  As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone).  This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods.  Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

 

Emergency Medical Services

Department of Health Sciences

Director: Dean David Borris

Office: UHB 362, (435) 652-7586

Email:  borris@dixie.edu 

Program Advisor: Dana Kelvington

Office: SSC, (435) 652-7749

kelvington@dixie.edu 

Paramedic Advisory Committee:

              Roland Barlow, Hilldale Fire Department

              Jim Hansen, Springdale/Rockville Fire District

              Ed Campbell, Hurricane Fire Department

              Lyle Empey, Iron County Ambulance Service

              Jeff Hunt, Enterprise Ambulance Service

              Ron Johnson, Iron County Ambulance Service

              Gordon Larsen, MD, Dixie Regional Medical Center

              John Miller, Santa Clara Fire Department

              Tony Randall, Dixie Ambulance Service

              Christine Warren, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

              Don Wood, MD, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

Program Description.  This program is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in pre-hospital emergency care, such as ambulance, fire department, search and rescue and volunteer service.  Pre-hospital emergency care involves a wide scope of activities such as recognition and management of patients with heart disease, trauma, burns, poisoning, alcohol and drug abuse, child birth, acute psychiatric disorders and other medical emergencies.

Degrees Offered.  EMT Basic Training Certificate; EMT Intermediate Training Certificate; Paramedic Certificate of Completion; EMS Associate of Applied Science.

Financial Assistance.  Currently, the EMS department does not have funds to award departmental scholarships but encourages all students to apply for college academic scholarships or financial aid. This can be accomplished by contacting the financial aid office at (435) 652-7575.

Academic Advisement.  Students seeking assistance in academic pursuits, program expectations or transfer credit can contact the ate student advisor for health sciences by calling (435) 652-7749.

Admission:  Students are required to have EMS 1100, Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training before starting the Associate of Applied Science degree.  This course must have been successfully completed with certification as an EMT for a period of one year before students will be allowed to register for the paramedic courses.  By completing EMS 1100 prior to beginning the Associate of Applied Science work, the one year requirement for the EMT will pass while students complete the other required classes.  Once a student has successfully  completed prerequisites courses, Associate of Applied Science work, and EMS 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500 and 2600, the student can be recommended as a candidate to take the state certification exam for  paramedics.  Students who wish to obtain paramedic certification ONLY must show evidence of current EMT certification with a minimum of one year certification as an EMT, and current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.

Certificate Prerequisites.   Other prerequisites for entrance into the paramedic only courses include:

HLOC 1000    Medical Terminology

BIOL 1200      Human Biology

     and

college entry level English and math scores, or have the ACT scores to reflect competency in these subjects.  These two courses must be completed with a minimum grade of 80% or B-.  A screening process is required for admission into the paramedic program and/or the five paramedic classes.  Screening includes the requirement of an average GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite classes, two letters of recommendation and an interview by  members of the paramedic advisory committee.

The associate degree is broader than the paramedic certification and provides opportunities for professional growth and better opportunities for job advancement and career promotions, as well as, increased options for job transfer.  This can be obtained by taking the following courses:

Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMS 1100):

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

SUMMER

Accreditation Status.   The program is accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education Programs for EMT-Paramedic.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EMS  1100                                                          (9.0 Cr)

Emergency Medical Training - (EMT-B)

Presents instruction in theory and practice of first aid.  Provides the student with knowledge and skill necessary to meet common emergencies associated with injury and illness.  Topics include CPR, bone and joint injuries, dressings and bandages, sudden illness, and emergency childbirth. 9 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: HLOC 1050

EMS  1200                                                          (4.5 Cr)

EMT Intermediate

This course allows Basic Emergency Medical Technicians who have been certified for a minimum of one year, to continue their training in the areas of: extended patient assessment, Intravenous (IV) initiation and therapy, medical and legal considerations, advanced shock, pediatric vascular access, drug management of selected drugs, EKG management and recognition, and oral intubation. 4.5 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Basic EMT for one year.

EMS  1300                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support is a course designed by the American Heart Association to provide hospital and pre-hospital care givers training in advanced techniques of life support for the cardiovascular and respiratory compromised patient.  Some of the techniques taught are; dysrhythmia recognition and treatment, respiratory compromise and treatment, and recognition of signs and symptoms of cerebral vascular accident patients and treatment.  Some pre-hospital or hospital experience is required and this class is offered by instructor permission only. 3 lecture hours per week.

EMS  2200                                                          (6.0 Cr)

Paramedic Training I

This is the first course in a five-course series.  The course includes lecture and laboratory training in topics such as EMS communications, winter rescue skills, rescue operations, major incident response, automatic ventilatory, bag valve mask, mouth to mask, mouth to mouth/nose, ET insertion, EOA insertion, NPA insertion, OPA insertion, suctioning, manual maneuvers, IV therapy/sterile techniques, IV medications, and patient assessment. 6 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Emergency Medical Services Program

EMS  2300                                                          (6.0 Cr)

Paramedic Training II

This course includes lecture and laboratory training in topics such as synchronized cardioversion, cardiac pacing, cardiac drugs, MEGA Code, ad PASS PARAMEDIC TAPE-national protocols. 6 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: EMS 2200, or taken concurrently and acceptance into Emergency Medical Services Program.

EMS  2400                                                          (6.0 Cr)

Paramedic Training III

This course includes lecture and laboratory training in topics such as pericardiocentesis, crico thyrotomy, chest venting, subclavian, external jugular, and summer rescue skills.  Ride-along hours are also required. 6 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: EMS2300 and acceptance into the Emergency Medical Services Program

EMS  2500                                                          (6.0 Cr)

Paramedic Training IV

This course includes lecture and laboratory training in topics such as spinal immobilization of the lying and sitting, chest needle decompression, IV/Bolus/Piggy Back medications, bleeding, wound care, shock, long bone splinting, ventilatory management, dynamic cardiology, static cardiology, and extrication.  Ride along and field hours are continued and concluded during EMS 2500. 6 lecture hours per week

Prerequisite: EMS 2400, or taken concurrently and acceptance into the Emergency Medical Services Program

EMS  2600                                                          (6.0 Cr)

Paramedic Training V

This course is designed to give the student a wide variety of in-field opportunities that have not been directly correlated with previous paramedic courses or directly related to specific paramedic topics.  It provides hands on practice of current and previously learned skills.  It includes an ongoing field assessment and evaluation of the students’ performance and competency. It will assist the student in preparation for state and national certification.

Corequisite: EMS 2500 or taken concurrently with instructor permission. 6 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Emergency Medical Services Program

Finance

Department of Business

Department Chair: Philip B. Lee

Office: UHB 305, (435) 652-7832

Email: lee_p@dixie.edu 

Faculty:

Associate Professor:

              Bill Christensen

              Philip Lee

              Brent Snow

FINANCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FIN  1750                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Personal Finance

This course is for all those who spend money, or plan to spend money.  Students with a finance, business, or family and consumer science major may be particularly interested.  The course will introduce personal financial decision-making concepts including financial and career planning, spending, saving, borrowing, insurance, consumer product purchases, and investment and retirement decisions which will help students meet the growing complexities of personal budgeting and consumer decision-making.  Completers should be capable of making informed decisions relating to personal finance and consumer issues. This is an elective course. 3 lecture hours per week.

FIN  3150                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Managerial Finance I

Teaches fundamentals necessary to analyze financial statements, identify management problems, determine causes, and make sound decisions.  Covers cash flow, vertical, horizontal, and ratio analyses, break even, and profit volume. Discusses tools of financial management, operating leverage, and projections. Requires a written financial analysis paper.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2020, ECON 2020, STAT 2040 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

FIN  3180                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Credit Management

Explores all aspects of consumer and commercial credit management with the intent of acquainting the student with the various types and proper uses of credit so that his/her personal and business experiences with credit will be positive ones.  Attention will be given to such personal/consumer areas as loans, mortgages, credit cards, etc.  Commercial credit topics will include business credit, factoring, financial analysis and reporting agencies, the management of consumer credit by businesses, and credit issuance and collection policies.  Completers should be able to properly manage their own personal credit or their business's consumer or commercial credit.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2020 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

 FIN 3200   (3.0 Cr)

Money, Banking and Credit

A basic course, including consideration of monetary standards, organization and functioning of the credit system and the Federal Reserve System, problems of money, prices, and credit control.  Recent monetary and banking trends are emphasized.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: FIN 3150

FIN  3400                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Real Estate Finance

Mechanisms of real estate financing, sources of funds and financial institutions, governmental agencies.  The framework for urban real estate investment decisions by individuals and institutions.  Use of financing techniques, leverage, risk analysis and control, and taxation.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: FIN 3150

FIN  3750                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Introduction To Investments

Highlights investment markets, transactions, return and risk measures, stock and preferred stock analysis and valuation, bond analysis and valuation, speculation vehicles, mutual funds, real estate investments, and portfolio building and management.  Students will learn to follow the markets through the Wall Street Journal and other sources.  This is a good course for the novice investor to learn the principles of practical investment management.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

FIN  4150                                                            (3.0 Cr)

Managerial Finance II

In-depth treatment of capital structure, dividend policy, corporate incentive problems, and implications for organization structure and features of securities, agency theory, and signaling theory.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: FIN 3150

FIN  4400                                                            (3.0 Cr)

International Finance

A study of the international monetary system in its theoretical and institutional setting.  The position of an individual business firm in conducting international trade; procedures in financing international transactions.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: FIN 3150

Graphic Communications

Department of Computer and Information Technology

Department Chair: Becky Smith

Office: UHB 306, (435) 652-7836

Email:  bsmith@dixie.edu 

Faculty:

Professor:

     Jay Slade

Advisory Committee

             Garth Barnum, Adparrell Promotions Co.

              Joe Brazzeal, West Press

              David Gardner, Snow Canyon High School

              Steve Gleason, Precision Litho

The Program.  The graphic communication department at Dixie State College is certified by PrintEd. PrintEd is a competency based curriculum that has been developed by the Printing Industries of America (PIA) and educators.  Not only are these job entry competencies but they can transfer to other institutions of higher learning that are certified.  Students can earn and be awarded certificates in six areas that are recognized by industry across the United States. These areas are: Introduction to graphic communications, digital file preparation, digital file output, beginning offset press, advanced offset press, and finishing and bindery.

CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Certificates in vocational programs are under constant review to keep current with industry standards.  Please check with technology advisors and faculty to make sure that you have the most current certificate for the academic year during which you enter the program.

Digital File Preparation:

Digital File Output

Beginning Offset Press

Advanced Offset Press

Finishing and Bindery

Graphic Communications

APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Students wishing to graduate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree must complete the following CORE classes:

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GCOM 1010                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Graphic Communications

Graphic Communications students and other students whose major subject area is associated with the printing industry should take this class. The class is designed to give students theory and ‘hands-on’ assignments relative to the printing industry. Areas introduced are; history, digital file preparation, digital file output, digital camera, offset press, finishing/binding, and screen printing. The curriculum is based on the PrintED competencies and is accredited by the Graphic Arts Education Research Foundation – Printing Industries of America. An Introduction To Graphic Communications certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete 80% of the competencies.  3 lecture hours per week.

GCOM 1110                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Digital File Preparation I - Adobe InDesign

The class is a basic electronic layout course for students majoring in Graphic Communications and other students whose major subject area is associated with the printing industry. The student will use computers (Macintosh), Adobe InDesign software, and laser printers, to merge text, graphics, and data for competency based assignments to produce finished documents for reproduction. This class is one in a group of three (GCOM 1110, GCOM 1120, and GCOM 2130). The curriculum is based on the PrintED competencies and is accredited by the Graphic Arts Education Research Foundation – Printing Industries of America. The student should successfully complete these three classes before attempting job entry. A Digital File Preparation certificate is awarded to students who complete 80% of the class competencies and the Introduction To Graphic Communications (GCOM 1010) class.  3 lecture hours per week.

GCOM 1120                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Digital File Preparation II - Quark Xpress

The class is a basic layout course for students majoring in Graphic Communication and other students whose major subject area is associated with the printing industry. The student will use computers (Macintosh), Quark Xpress  software, and laser printers, to merge text, graphics, and data for competency based assignments to produce finished documents for reproduction. This class is one in a group of three (GCOM 1110, GCOM 1120, and GCOM 2130). The curriculum is based on the PrintED competencies and is accredited by the Graphic Arts Education Research Foundation – Printing Industries of America. The student should successfully complete these three classes before attempting job entry. A Digital File Preparation certificate is awarded to students who complete 80% of the class competencies and the Introduction To Graphic Communications (GCOM 1010) class.  3 lecture hours per week.

GCOM 1220                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Digital Photography and Scanning

The course is designed to give the student ‘hands-on’ experiences with the digital camera and scanner. Nomenclature, basic techniques, Power Point presentations, and care of equipment are covered in the class. Sony 3.3 and 4.1 mega pixel digital cameras will be provided for students who do not have their own. Students will also use Macintosh computers and UMAX scanners for the scanning portion of the class. Although the instruction is geared for the Graphic Communication and other students whose major subject area is associated with the printing industry the content is applicable to all who have a need for skills in this these areas.  3 lecture hours per week.

GCOM 1230                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Digital File Output

The class is specifically for Graphic Communication students, or others who a need to have experiences preflighting documents prior to printing, trapping color, calibrating printers, producing proofs, determining page imposition, and performing computer-to-plate output. The curriculum is based on the PrintED competencies and is accredited by the Graphic Arts Education Research Foundation – Printing Industries of America. A Digital File Output certificate is awarded to students who complete 80% of the class competencies and the Introduction To Graphic Communications (GCOM 1010) class. 3 lecture hours per week.

GCOM 1410                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Beginning Offset Press

This course is designed for Graphic Communications majors and it is strongly recommended for others having a desire to acquire problem-solving skills related to prepress (design and illustration) and offset operations. The course is the first of two classes designed to give the students theory and hands on experience in; digital file output, paper cutting, press nomenclature, press make ready, for single and multi color press operation. Hands on press assignments include single and multi color jobs. The curriculum is based on the PrintED competencies and is accredited by the Graphic Arts Education Research Foundation – Printing Industries of America. The student should successfully complete both press classes before attempting job entry. A Beginning Offset Press certificate is awarded to students who complete 80% of the class competencies and the Introduction To Graphic Communications (GCOM 1010) class.  3 lecture hours per week.

GCOM 1510                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Finishing/Binding

The student will be exposed to finishing and binding tasks that have been recommended by industry for job entry. Paper math, paper cutting, padding, stitching, folding, scoring, slitting, and safety are covered in the lecture and lab. The curriculum is based on the PrintED competencies and is accredited by the Graphic Arts Education Research Foundation – Printing Industries of America. A Finishing and Binding certificate is awarded to students who complete 80% of the class competencies and the Introduction To Graphic Communications (GCOM 1010) class.  3 lecture hours per week.

GCOM 2130                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Computer Ad Layout and Design

Students who have completed InDesign, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, or Photoshop should enroll to produce single and multi-colored ads. Successful completers  of all three classes should apply for employment at print shops, newspaper and ad agencies. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisites - GCOM 1110, GCOM 1120, VT 2500 and VT 2600

GCOM 2420                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Offset Press

Graphic Communication students will have ‘hands-on’ assignments with digital file output, single and multi color, process printing, press adjustments, and problem solving related to all aspects of offset printing. Job entry as a duplicator operator should be possible for all successful completers of the offset press series. The curriculum is based on the PrintED competencies and is accredited by the Graphic Arts Education Research Foundation – Printing Industries of America. An Advanced Offset Press certificate is awarded to students who complete 80% of the class competencies and the Introduction To Graphic Communications (GCOM 1010) class.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: GCOM 1410.  

GCOM 2990                                              (1.0 - 3.0 Cr)

Seminar in Graphic Communications

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, either students demand some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

 

Health Sciences

Department of Health Sciences

Director: Dean David Borris

Office: UHB 362, (435) 652-7586

Email: borris@dixie.edu 

Program Advisor: Dava Kelvington

Office: SSC, (435) 652-7749

kelvington@dixie.edu 

Health Occupations Steering Committee:

Craig Booth, M.D., Dixie Regional Medical Center

Cheryl Cox, WCSD-Dixie HS

Craig Davidson, Beaver Valley Hospital.

Gary Edwards, SW Utah Public Health Department

Dr. Paul Fawson, Community

Marshall Topham, Washington County School District

Dennis Moser, SW Utah Health Education Center

Mike Sinclair, Kane County. Hospital

Scott Snelson, Utah State Office of Education

Ron Snow, M.D., St. George Eye Center

Larry Stephenson, Washington County School District

Jan Thompson, Department of Workforce Services

Vicki Wilson, Dixie Regional Medical Center

Tony Wrigley, St. George Care Center

Certificates

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Associate of APPLIED Science Degree

Financial Assistance.  Currently, the health science department has departmental aid for nursing students only.  We are actively working to obtain assistance for other departmental programs.  Students who are in some other program besides nursing are encouraged to apply for academic scholarships or financial aid by contacting the financial aid office at (435) 652-7575.

Academic Advisement.  Students seeking assistance in academic pursuits, program expectations or transfer credit, can contact the ate advisor for health sciences at 652-7749.

Program Description.  The health sciences department oversees the classes and programs which prepare a student for a career in selected health care fields. 

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS COURSE

DESCRIPTIONS

HLOC 1000                                                        (2.0 Cr)

Medical Terminology

Strongly recommended for those students entering health-related professions. Other science majors as well as non-majors should find the course valuable. Emphasis is placed upon memorization of word roots, suffixes, and prefixes of both Greek and Latin origin.  Proper pronunciation and spelling of medical terms are stressed.  Material is organized according to body systems; some basic anatomy and physiology will be presented.  The text/workbook contains interactive exercises which facilitate student learning and retention of information.  Successful completion of the course should prepare students to be proficient at speaking the language of medicine.  Does not fulfill general education requirements in the Life Sciences, but does count toward elective credit. 2 lecture hours per week.

HLOC 1010                                                        (2.0 Cr)

Introduction To Health Professions

This course is recommended for those students majoring in health or health related professions.  Emphasis is upon the health care system in the United States including health care reform, current political, social and ethical issues, and changes in educational and legal requirements.  Coverage of more than sixty health and health-related professions, including information on salaries, employment opportunities and trends, and various associations.  In addition to other written assignments, students will prepare a resume and learn valuable tips on interviewing techniques and job hunting.  Successful completion of the course should enable students to better select a career in health care which is suited to them.  Satisfies prerequisites for Allied Health Science courses. 2 lecture hours per week.

HLOC 1020                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Introduction To Sports Medicine

Course is designed for individuals interested in a career in athletic training, physical therapy, orthopedics, coaching, or other physical education or fitness related fields.  The basics of sports medicine, i.e., prevention of injury, evaluation of injury, and management of injury are discussed.  A lab component is also part of this class, where students will have hands on, in the field experience with athletic trainers and therapists.  There are no pre-requisites, however BIOL 1020, 2040, and PE 2050 are strongly recommended.  3 lecture hours per week.

HLOC 1030                                                          ( .5 Cr)

Basic Electrocardiogram

Designed to teach hospital, clinic, or pre-hospital prepared clinicians the basic understanding of heart physiology, electro conductivity, dysrhythmia recognition, and treatment.  It is recommended that those interested in this course have some medical training, and interest or need in cardiac care.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 1040                                                          ( .5 Cr)

12 Lead Electrocardiogram

This class is designed as a continuation of HLOC 1030.  It provides those who have completed basic training in electrocardiogram advanced training in electrocardiograph tracing, diagnosing, and treatment.  HLOC 1030 or equivalent training is required and this class is by instructor permission only.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 1050                                                          ( .5 Cr)

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

This class will meet the needs of individuals who are interested in CPR training at multiple levels.  Depending upon the skill level requested or required, the following techniques will be taught: airway management, adult/child/infant, cardio pulmonary resuscitation adult/child/infant, use of pocket masks.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 1060                                                          ( .5 Cr)

First Aid

This class is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are interested in basic first aid training.  Techniques taught in this class include but are not limited to; bleeding control and treatment, stabilization of fractures - sprains - dislocations, metabolic and environmental emergencies.  The intent of this class is to meet those community, agency,or health care provider students needs, and for individuals who have a required or personal interest in basic first aid.  This class is a pre-requisite class for CNA and PN Programs.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 1070                                                        (1.5 Cr)

Intravenous Therapy

IV Therapy is designed to provide hospital and pre-hospital care givers training in intravenous access at the basic level.  The intent of this class is to provide a course for professionals who need this training as a requirement for their current position, advanced training, or refresher class of previous IV training.  This class is a pre-requisite class for the RN Program.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 1300                                                        (1.5 Cr)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

This course is designed by the American Heart Association to provide hospital and pre-hospital care givers training in advanced techniques of life support in advanced techniques of life support for the cardiovascular and respiratory compromised patient.  Some of the techniques taught are: dysrhythmia recognition and treatment, respiratory compromise and treatment, and recognition of signs and symptoms of cerebral vascular accident patients and treatment.  Some pre-hospital or hospital experience is required and this class is offered by instructor permission only.  It is not recommended for those who have not had previous advanced training, or for those who have not been currently working with advanced cardiac patients.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission and current BLS Health Care Provider Certification

HLOC 1350                                                          ( .5 Cr)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Prep Class

This class is designed to prepare those who are anticipating taking the Advanced Cardiac Life Support class.  It is not recommended for those who have not had previous advanced training, or for those who have not been currently working with advanced cardiac patients.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 1400                                                          ( .5 Cr)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Recertification

This class is designed for those who have previously completed the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Class and are now ready to extend their certification to comply with keeping the certification current.  It is recommended that this course be taken prior to the expiration date of the original Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Corequisite: Current BLS Health Care Provider Certification

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 1450                                                        (1.0 Cr)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support is a course designed by the American Heart Association to provide hospital and pre hospital care givers training in advanced techniques of life support for the pediatric patient.  Some of the techniques taught are: recognition of respiratory failure and treatment, shock and treatment, airway and ventilation assessment and treatment, vascular access, medications and fluid therapy, cardiac disturbances, etc.  It is not recommended for those who have not had previous advanced training, or for those who have not been currently working with pediatric patients. Corequisite: Current BLS Health Care Provider Certification

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 2810                                                          ( .5 Cr)

Neonatal Resuscitation Recertification

NRPpr is a course designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for those who have previously completed the Neonatal Resuscitation Program and are now ready to extend their certification to comply with keeping their status current.  It is required that this course be taken prior to the expiration date of the original NRPp certification.  Verification cards are issued through ENA upon completion of the course and records are verified. Corequisite: Current BLS Health Care Provider Certification

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 2820                                                        (1.0 Cr)

Pediatric Education-Pre-Hospital Professionals

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals is a course designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to provide prehospital medical professionals training and education in pediatric emergencies.  This course is approximately 16 hours in length. Corequisite: Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Current EMT-B certification and instructor permission

HLOC 2830                                                        (1.0 Cr)

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support is a course designed by the National Association of EMT's (NAEMT) in cooperation with the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.  It is targeted for the current Paramedic and designed to provide the knowledge and skills for the prehospital assessment and care of the trauma patient.  This course is approximately 16 hours in length. Corequisite: Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Current EMT-P and instructor permission

HLOC 2850                                                        (1.5 Cr)

Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course

ENPC is a training course designed by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), which provides emergency room nurses and nurse practitioners training in advanced techniques of life support for the pediatric patient in crises situations.  Some techniques and skills include but are not limited to; epidemiology of the pediatric crises, initial assessment and triage, respiratory complications, burns, child maltreatment, toxicologic emergencies, and crises intervention.  This course is recommend for those who have had previous training in advanced care of the pediatric patient in settings involving emergency care.  Verification cards are issued through ENA upon completion of the course and records are verified. Corequisite: Current BLS Health Care Provider Certificate

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 2880                                                          ( .5 Cr)

Neonatal Resuscitation

NRPp is a course designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to provide hospital care-givers training in advanced techniques of life support for the newborn and full-term infant.  Some techniques include but are not limited to; resuscitation, chest compression, endotracheal intubation, medications, and special considerations.  This class is recommended for those who have had previous training or are currently working with neonatal patients.  Verification cards are issued through AAP upon completion of the course and records are verified. Corequisite: Current BLS Health Care Provider Certification.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 2890                                                 (1.0-3.0 Cr)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

TNCC is a training course designed by Emergency Nurses Association, which provides trauma team members knowledge, technique, and skills that are needed to systematically assess and treat patients needing advanced life support due to sustained trauma which classifies them as a life threatening emergency. Some techniques and skills include, but are not limited to; biomechanics/mechanism of injury, initial assessment, trauma nursing process, airway management, and chest trauma management.  This course is only recommended for those who have had previous medical training in dealing with advanced medical care, or are currently working in those areas.  Verification cards are issued through ENA upon completion of the course and records are verified. Corequisite: Current BSLS Health Care Provider Certification.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

HLOC 2940                                                   ( .5-3.0 Cr)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Recertification

This class is designed for those who have previously completed the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Class and are now ready to extend their certification to comply with keeping the certification current.  It is recommended that this course be taken prior to the expiration date of the original Pediatric Life Support certification. Corequisite: Current BLS Healthcare Provider certificate required.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

Management

Department of Business

Department Chair:  Philip B. Lee

Office:  UHB 305, (435) 652-7832

Email:  lee_p@dixie.edu 

Faculty:

Professor:

              Verl Anderson

Associate Professors:

              Bill Christensen

              Philip B. Lee

              Brent E. Snow

The Program.  The management program at Dixie State College of Utah is designed to either prepare a student to immediately enter the work force in a related area, or to enter a four-year institution for completion of a business management or marketing related degree.  The curriculum includes basic business foundation courses in accounting, computers and management, as well as specific skill building hands-on application courses.  General education classes provide skill training in writing, communication and human relations.

Preparation.  Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first semester courses should plan on extra time to complete a degree.  The college provides appropriate skill testing and course counseling for all entering freshman.  Those students majoring in a business management area should be sure to see the business counselor in UHB 348.

Prerequisites.  It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description for details of prerequisite classes.  Those prerequisites must be satisfied before the designated classes can be taken.  Students with questions or concerns should be sure to see the counselor in the business management department.

Elective Options.  Any business/marketing/management related credit course numbered 1010 and above may be substituted for elective courses with prior approval of the advisor and/or department chair.

Books and Supplies.  Estimated book and supply costs: $200-$250 per semester.

Scholarships.  The Udvar-Hazy School of Business at Dixie State College of Utah awards departmental scholarships based on academic achievement and business, school and community involvement.  To apply for a departmental scholarship, students should make sure they check the department option on the standard Dixie State College of Utah scholarship application (obtained from the office of financial assistance).  March 1st is the deadline for freshman and transfer students and April 1st is the deadline for returning students for awards for the next academic year.

Associate of Science Degree in Business.  This degree is designed for those students who desire to continue their education and complete a bachelor degree in a business related field.  Students who complete this degree will satisfy their general education requirements as well as all pre-core business foundation courses needed for entrance into a four-year bachelor degree program in any business related area.  Students desiring to complete this degree should see the business counselor in UHB 348 as early as possible.

Students must complete the pre-core requirements with at least a 2.5 GPA and an overall GPA of at least a 2.0.

Requirements:

Pre-Business Core Requirements:

MANAGEMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MGMT 1650                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Supervision Management

Designed to teach a target group of two-year college students, newly appointed working supervisors and employer identified participants of in-house training programs.  It is an effort to provide preparation in areas such as the functions of organizations, communications, personnel management, leadership, motivational factors, employee appraisal, productivity and career paths for supervisors.  Students will have an opportunity to exercise management decision-making skills and problem-solving techniques through the use of group discussions and up to date case analysis in relevant situations.  3 lecture hours per week.

MGMT 2060                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Business Law

Survey of legal environment for business majors or students with interest in business law.  Covers the legal system including dispute resolution, property crimes, fundamental principles of tort liability, government regulation of enterprise and individuals, contracts, and sales.  3 lecture hours per week.

MGMT 2600                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Entrepreneurship

This is an introductory course designed to acquaint the entrepreneurial minded student with the advantages and disadvantages of owning and/or operating his/her business.  The steps necessary for starting a small business will be covered.  The construction of a business prospectus on a business of the student's choice will give the potential entrepreneur the opportunity to pursue his/her own individual career interests as well as provide some "hands on" exposure to the real world of business.  3 lecture hours per week.

MGMT 2620                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Principles of Management

This comprehensive course covers the four traditional functions of management in planning, organizing, leading and controlling.  In addition, specialized topics are covered, such as international issues and global competition, employee-participation, empowerment, TQM, teams and team structures, information systems, time-based competition, and chaos theory.  Practical case studies and a computer simulation are used to gain realism in the course. Completers can go directly into work situations with an overall understanding of the workplace or onto a university degree program with greater depth than the usual junior level student.  3 lecture hours per week.

MGMT 3200                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Small Business Management

Addresses practical solutions to common problems and decisions facing the small business manager such as financing, inventory control, cash flow, personnel management, taxes, customer service, etc.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2010 and ENGL 2011 or 2010 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

MGMT 3400                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Management and Organizations

Surveys management theory and the elements and variables that influence organizations.  Examines the structure and design of organizations and the management tools used in planning, organizing, directing, controlling, leading, and coordinating in organizations.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

MGMT 3600                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Production and Operations

Focuses on the management of resources for products or services within an organization.  Covers facility location and layout, planning, and operational processes.  Emphasizes product/service development, forecasting, inventory control, quality assurance, and research techniques.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: STAT 2040, MATH 1100 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

MGMT 3700                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Organizational Behavior

In-depth examination of behavioral theories and research.  Focuses on the individual in such areas as socialization, motivation, communication, leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, team-building, and adaptation to change.  Emphasis is on the application of behavioral and organizational theory to develop student's managerial, leadership, and interpersonal skills.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

MGMT 4000                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Purchasing and Supply Management

Course will introduce students to the basic elements, issues, and problems of modern purchasing and supply management processes and practices.  Emphasis will be given to identifying and solving purchasing and supply management problems.  3 lecture hours per week.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into four year business program

MGMT 4200                                                (1.0-3.0 Cr)

Business Internships

Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program and instructor permission required

MGMT 4300                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Human Resource Management

Covers labor/management relations, harassment, discrimination, and legal issues.  Emphasizes job analysis, design, recruiting, selection, placement, and orientation.  Provides tools for the implementation of a human resource management program.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

MGMT 4400                                                       (3.0 Cr)

International Business

An exploration of the role of multinational corporations in worldwide economic development with emphasis on complexities confronting US firms operating in international markets.  Explores international business, trade and foreign investment, and theories of international trade, economic development and international investment, as well as the many international agencies, (government and private), which affect international business by informing, regulating or financing it.  Develops an appreciation of the unpredictable forces of foreign environments and explores how the international businessman responds to these influences.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

MGMT 4800                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Strategic Management

Designed as the capstone course for the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.  Focuses on the role of the manager in dealing with strategic business challenges, the integration of functional areas, policy formulation and implementation.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Pre-or-co-requisites: All core classes, senior standing, and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

MGMT 4900                                                (1.0-3.0 Cr)

Independent Research I

Independent research/readings in areas not fully covered by core or elective courses.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

MGMT 4910                                                       (3.0 Cr)

Independent Research II

Provides additional independent research/readings opportunities in areas not fully covered by current core or elective courses. 

Prerequisite: MGMT 4900 and instructor permission

MGMT 4950                                                (1.0-3.0 Cr)

Seminars In Business

Special topics in Business Management offered periodically under this number.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

Marketing 

Department of Business

Department Chair: Philip B. Lee

Office: UHB 305, (435) 652-7832

Email: lee_p@dixie.edu 

 

Program Advisor: Shari Gowers

Office: UHB 348, (435) 652-7745

Email: gowers@dixie.edu 

 

Faculty   

Professor:

              Verl Anderson

Associate Professors:

              Bill Christensen

              Philip B. Lee

              Brent E. Snow

 

Advisory Committee:

              Danny Holt, ReMax First Realty

              Becky Pendelton, Zion Factory Stores

              Gloria Rodgers, Boulevard Home Furnishings

              Brian Tenney, Tenney Clemons Advertising

The Program.  The marketing program at Dixie State College of Utah is designed to either prepare a student to immediately enter the work  force in a related area or to enter a four-year institution for completion of a business or marketing related  degree.  The curriculum includes basic business foundations courses as well as specific skill building hands-on application courses.  General education classes provide skill training in writing, communications and human  relations.  A one-year certificate and an Associate of Applied Science track are available for concentrated training to go into the work force.  An Associate of Science degree in business is available for students planning to transfer to a four-year business program.   

Preparation Note.  Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first-semester courses should plan on  extra time to complete a degree.  The college provides appropriate skill testing and course counseling for all entering freshman.  Those students majoring in a business/marketing area should be sure to see the business counselor in UHB 348.

Prerequisites.  It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description for details of prerequisite classes.  Those prerequisites must be satisfied before the designated classes be taken.  Students with questions or concerns  should be sure to see a counselor in the business/marketing department.   

Elective Options.  Any business/marketing related credit course numbered 1010 and above may be substituted for listed elective courses with prior approval of the advisor and/or department chair.   

Scholarships.  The Udvar-Hazy School of Business at Dixie State College of Utah awards departmental scholarships based on academic achievement and business, school and community involvement.  To apply for a departmental scholarship, students should make sure they check the department option on the standard Dixie State College of Utah scholarship application (obtained from the office of financial assistance).  March 1st is the deadline for freshmen and transfer students and April 1st is the deadline for returning students for awards for the next academic year.

Associate of Science Degree in Business.  This degree is designed for those students who desire to continue their education and complete a bachelor degree in a business related field.  Students who complete this degree will satisfy their general education requirements as well as all pre-core business foundation courses needed for entrance into a four-year bachelor degree program in any business related area.  Students desiring to complete this degree should see the business counselor in UHB 348 as early as possible.

GENERAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Students wishing to graduate with a marketing Associate of Applied Science degree must complete the  following CORE classes:

MKTG/MGMT Required Classes:

General Education Required Classes:

GENERAL MARKETING CERTIFICATE

Core Required Classes.  A certificate in general marketing is available for those students who desire less than an associate degree before entering the work force.  Also, since every course listed on the certificate is also found on either the Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree, this is often a good choice for those students who desire training in a business related field, but are uncertain as to the extent of the additional education they desire.

General Education Requirements.  Nine credits from the list below:

Electives.  Plus 10-11 credits from the list below

                 Total Certificate Requirements:                 32

All core coursework for a certificate must be completed with a C- grade or better.

MARKETING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MKTG 1510                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Principles of Salesmanship

Designed as a course in salesmanship to train individuals interested in a career in sales in all aspects of the selling process, and prepare them for a variety of different selling situations and careers.  Topics covered include proper prospecting methods, approaches, presentations., handling of objections, closing the follow-up, telemarketing, management of sales territories, sales forces, and sales meetings.  Completers should be qualified to work as entry level sales associates or in sales management programs in either retail or non-retail positions.  3 lecture hours per week.

MKTG 1530                                                        (1.0 Cr)

Dex/Deca Marketing Club

A marketing association (DECA Club) available to students majoring in marketing or business related areas.  Affiliated with the Distributive Education Clubs of America, members are entitled to all privileges of that national organization.  Provides an opportunity for leadership development and offers additional marketing-related activities and competition not available in any class.  An annual membership fee is required.  May be repeated for credit.  1 lecture hour per week.

MKTG 1540                                                        (1.0 Cr)

Marketing Skills Improvement

Designed to allow current DEX/DECA students the opportunity to upgrade their marketing and management skills and prepare for competition through marketing and management skills, through actual participation in actual business simulations and case problems.  A wide variety of marketing and management skill areas will be covered.  May be repeated for credit.  1 lecture hour per week.

MKTG 2520                                                        (2.0 Cr)

Principles of Display

For business/Marketing majors and other students with an interest in the retail industry.  Course covers the fundamental principles and elements of display necessary for effective visual presentation of both goods and services.  Proper techniques for windows, interior, exterior, pinning and flying, and remote display will be covered.  Ample opportunities to view, critique and construct displays are given.  Completers should be qualified to work as entry level display designers and installers or maintain the visual merchandising portion of their own business.  2 lecture hours per week.

MKTG 2540                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Retail Advertising

Designed for anyone interested in either a career in advertising or managing their own business.  The course will focus on those aspects of advertising that would be important to anyone responsible for the planning and implementation of an advertising program within a business, especially a small or independent business.  Students will receive "hands on" experience in developing an overall promotional plan for a business.  Completers should be qualified to manage the overall promotional plan of a small or independent business.  3 lecture hours per week.

MKTG 2550                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Marketing Essentials

This course is aimed at the two-year business students to familiarize them with the vocabulary and the basic understanding of the marketing concepts.  It gives an overview of the process of target marketing, marketing opportunities, product and distribution decisions, integrated marketing communications and pricing policies.  Emphasis is given to the practical decisions to be made at the small business level and the coming Internet methods.  3 lecture hours per week.

MKTG 3010                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Marketing Principles

Provides the student with a basic background in the broad field of marketing. Examines the processes that direct the planning and execution of the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that will satisfy individual and organizational objectives.  Topics include international implications of all areas, consumer behavior, product and distribution channel strategies, and pricing and promotional strategies. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program or acceptance to CIT program

MKTG 3450    (3.0 Cr)

Consumer Behavior

This course provides a strong understanding of the basic principles of consumer behavior.  It will cover the psychological, sociological, and anthropological bases of consumer behavior as they relate to consumer purchasing and consumption habits.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

MKTG 3500                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Promotion Management

Provides an understanding of advertising, its purposes, and production. Includes sequence of activities in preparing productive, persuasive marketing and advertising campaign plans.  Covers the social, legal, and economic considerations involved in the campaign planning process.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ENGL2011 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program

MKTG 4700                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Marketing Strategy

Integration of finance, marketing, and economic concepts in analyzing marketing decision making and planning.  Utilizes cases, projects and computer simulations of real work situations.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: MKTG 3010 and senior standing in business program

Metals Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

META 1010