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CUL-3075HB Principles of Pastry
This course is designed to further students' knowledge of ingredients, weights and measures, baking terminology, and formula calculation. Topics include classical desserts, frozen desserts, cake and torte production, decorating and icings/glazes, dessert plating, and presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate pastry preparation, plating, and dessert buffet production skills. Requisites: Principles of Baking at Â鶹ӰÊÓ or similar course from another college or demonstration of equivalent mastery of content of Principles of Bakery, for example via work experience, as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email hospitality@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level required and how to register.
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CUL-3075I Principles of Culinary
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques in basic cookery, moist, dry, and combination heat. Emphasis is placed on recipe conversion, measurements, terminology, classical knife cuts, safe food/equipment handling, flavorings/seasonings, stocks/sauces/soups, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to exhibit the basic cooking skills used in the foodservice industry.
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CUL-3075J Intermediate Culinary
This course is designed to further students' knowledge of the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques involved in basic cookery. Emphasis is placed on meat identification/fabrication, butchery and cooking techniques/methods; appropriate vegetable/starch accompaniments; compound sauces; plate presentation; breakfast cookery; and quantity food preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, execute, and successfully serve entrees with complementary side items. Prerequisite: Principles of Culinary or similar introduction to culinary course at Â鶹ӰÊÓ or another college or equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email hospitality@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level and how to register.
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DBA-110 Database Concepts
This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement normalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms.
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DBA-120 Database Programming I
This course is designed to develop SQL programming proficiency. Emphasis is placed on data definition, data manipulation, and data control statements as well as on report generation. Upon completion, students should be able to write programs which create, update, and produce reports.
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DFT-119 Basic CAD
This course introduces computer-aided drafting software for specific technologies to non-drafting majors. Emphasis is placed on understanding the software command structure and drafting standards for specific technical fields. Upon completion, students should be able to create and plot basic drawings.
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DFT-170 Engineering Graphics
This course introduces basic engineering graphics skills and applications. Topics include sketching, selection and use of current methods and tools, and the use of engineering graphics applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic engineering graphics principles and practices.
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DFT-3100B Engineering Graphics
Start a promising career in by learning Technical Drawing using SolidWorks 3D CAD program. Take the SolidWorks Associate Certification Exam - CSWA (initial certificate exam). At the end of the course the students should be able to: Understand engineering graphics concepts; Use engineering graphics to communicate an idea or design; Sketch 3D Parts; Become familiar with SolidWorks and as an engineering graphics tool; Develop 3-D models of parts and assemblies; Develop engineering drawings using orthogonal, auxiliary, section, detail, and isometric views; Use dimensional information, including tolerance in engineering drawings; Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing Fundamentals; Be prepared to take the CSWA (Initial SolidWorks Certificate Exam) - exam is included in the course. Participants are required to purchase textbook. Participants need to have a Flash Drive.
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DLT-111 Dental Anatomy/Physiology
This course introduces the anatomy of the individual tooth and the basic anatomy/physiology of the head, oral cavity, and supporting structures. Topics include anatomy, contour, occlusion, malocclusion, the tempormandibular joint, and the anatomical structures of the head and oral cavity. Upon completion, students should be able to carve teeth with proper occlusion, anatomy, and contour and understand the anatomy of the head and oral cavity.
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DLT-114 Dental Materials
This course provides a study of the composition, properties, and uses of non-metal materials and the physical and mechanical properties of metal alloys. Topics include gypsums, waxes, acrylics, metals, and policies related to health, safety, and infection control. Upon completion, students should be able to identify gypsums, waxes, acrylics, and metal materials and know the proper procedures for health, safety, and infection control.
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DLT-116 Complete Dentures
This course introduces basic and intermediate techniques in complete denture construction and also covers mandibular movement, occlusion, and infection control. Topics include baseplates, occlusion rims, articulator mountings, custom trays, setting of teeth, waxing denture bases, investing, processing, selective grinding, finishing, and polishing of complete dentures. Upon completion, students should be able to construct complete denture prostheses utilizing proper laboratory technique.
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DLT-118 Cast Partial Dentures
This course covers techniques used in fabricating cast removable partial denture frameworks utilizing a chrome-cobalt alloy. Topics include surveying, designing, block-out procedures, pouring refractory casts, waxing, casting, finishing, polishing frameworks, tooth selection, setup, processing, and finishing of acrylic. Upon completion, students should be able to fabricate cast removable partial dentures following the dental prescription.
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DLT-119 Orthodontic Appliances
This course introduces techniques for fabricating removable wrought and orthodontic/pedodontic appliances. Topics include wrought clasps, combination cast-metal and wrought-metal frameworks, archwires, orthodontic clasps, orthodontic acrylic, soldering, fabrication, and repair of orthodontic restorations. Upon completion, students should be able to fabricate removable wrought-orthodontic appliances following the dental prescription.
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DLT-123 Fixed Prosthodontics I
This course introduces concepts and techniques of fixed restorations. Topics include infection control, interpreting prescriptions, receiving impressions, implants & attachments, traditional & digital model fabrication, fixed material properties and principles of occlusion. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret prescriptions, identify parts and materials to fabricate models for fixed restorations.
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DLT-126 Fixed Prosthodontics II
This course introduces concepts for fabricating single fixed restorations. Topics include single temporary, cast, ceramic, and implant crown restorations fabricated in both traditional and digital designs in occlusion. Upon completion, students should be able to fabricate single fixed restorations.
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DLT-211 Advanced Complete Dentures
This course includes instruction in advanced complete denture construction. Topics include overdentures, immediate dentures, cast metal bases, relines, rebases, repairs, and various occlusal relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to construct advanced complete denture prostheses following the dental prescription.
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DLT-215 Advanced Partial Dentures
This course examines the biomechanics of removable partial denture design and fabrication and concepts including gnathalogical principles as applied in the construction of restorations. Topics include fabricating advanced cast metal restorations including bite raisers, flat back facings, tube teeth, and concepts relating to precision partial construction, including implants. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of gnathalogical concepts and the fabrication of special types of removable restorations.
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DLT-217 Fixed Prosthodontics III
This course introduces concepts for fabricating fixed bridge restorations. Topics include temporary, cast, ceramic, and implant bridges in both traditional and digital design in occlusion. Upon completion, students should be able to fabricate fixed bridge restoration.
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DLT-219 Jurisprudence and Ethics
This course covers the history and legal and ethical aspects of the laboratory profession and in-depth studies of the certification program. Topics include dental laboratory history, dentist-laboratory relationships, certification preparation, and legal and ethical requirements of dental laboratories and technicians. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical requirements of the dental laboratory profession and dental history.
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DLT-222 Fixed Prosthodontics IV
This course covers advanced fixed restorations. Topics include implant bar design, surgical guides, veneers, multi-layered ceramics, and shade verification. Upon completion, students should be able to fabricate advanced fixed restorations.
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DLT-224 Dental Lab Practice
This course provides practical experience in the commercial laboratory setting. Emphasis is placed on all laboratory techniques pertaining to the specialty area. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively in the commercial dental laboratory environment.
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DMV-3129A DMV-Auto Safety
This course is one of two courses designed to meet the training and licensing requirements (initial and/or renewal) for the Vehicle Safety and On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Emissions Inspection Program administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. The content of this course focuses on the Vehicle Safety component. Upon completion of both the Vehicle Safety course (DMV-3129A at Â鶹ӰÊÓ) and the OBD course (DMV-3129B at Â鶹ӰÊÓ), a student will understand the rules, regulations and procedures for conducting a vehicle safety and OBD emissions inspection; be able to inspect a vehicle properly; and be prepared to sit for the state certification exam.
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DMV-3129B DMV-OBD
This course is one of two courses designed to meet the training and licensing requirements (initial and/or renewal) for the Vehicle Safety and On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Emissions Inspection Program administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. The content of this course focuses on the OBD Emissions component. Upon completion of both the Vehicle Safety course (DMV-3129A at Â鶹ӰÊÓ) and the OBD Emissions course (DMV-3129B at Â鶹ӰÊÓ), a student will understand the rules, regulations and procedures for conducting a vehicle safety and OBD emissions inspection; be able to inspect a vehicle properly; and be prepared to sit for the state certification exam.
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DRA-111 Theatre Appreciation
This course provides a study of the art, craft, and business of the theatre. Emphasis is placed on the audience's appreciation of the work of the playwright, director, actor, designer, producer, and critic. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a vocabulary of theatre terms and to recognize the contributions of various theatre artists.
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ECO-251 Principles of Microeconomics
This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry in the market economy. Topics include the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and evaluate consumer and business alternatives in order to efficiently achieve economic objectives.
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ECO-252 Principles of Macroeconomics
This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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EDU-119 Introduction to Early Childhood, Education
This course introduces the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Topics include theoretical foundations, national early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development, state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism, ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, guidance techniques, and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/family. Upon completion, students should be able to implement developmentally appropriate environments, guidance techniques, schedules, and teaching strategies across developmental domains to support culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and their families in inclusive settings, and design a personal career/professional development plan.
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EDU-131 Child, Family, and Community
This course covers the development of partnerships among culturally, linguistically and ability diverse families, children, schools and communities through the use of evidence-based strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and identifying benefits for establishing and supporting respectful relationships between diverse families, programs/schools, and community agencies/resources reflective of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators. Upon completion, students should be able to identify appropriate relationship building strategies between diverse families, children birth through adolescence, schools, and communities and demonstrate a variety of communication skills including appropriate use of technology to support every child.
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EDU-144 Child Development I
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
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EDU-145 Child Development II
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.