This course describes the architecture, components, operations and security to scale for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies. The course emphasizes network security concepts and introduces network virtualization and automation. Students learn how to configure, troubleshoot and secure enterprise network devices and understand how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 1. This is an introductory writing course designed to prepare students for later college and career writing. The course focuses on developing fluency through a process approach, with particular emphasis on revision. Students will consider purpose and audience, read and discuss writing and further develop their own writing processes through successive revisions to produce polished drafts. Coursework will include an introduction to argumentative writing, writing from academic sources and a short research project.

This is a clinical experience course related to the performance of microbiological tests under the supervision of laboratory professionals at an affiliate laboratory. This course provides further investigation and study of the methods and techniques related to bacteriology, mycology and parasitology.

This course is designed to train the student in proper maintenance techniques for on- and off-road land-based recreational vehicles. Students are encouraged to bring their personal recreational vehicle(s) or use the up-to-date industry products that the college offers or both. Trailer maintenance also will be covered. This is an excellent course for getting equipment ready for an upcoming winter or summer season.

In this course, students work in a licensed school salon to meet requirements stipulated by the State Board of Cosmetology. The course includes instruction in applied science and skills in the procedures of cosmetic care of the skin, client consultation and skin analysis, applications of facials and makeup, waxing, and eyelash extensions. Each student is required to complete a specific minimum number of clinical exercises, as well as a minimum number of clinical hours, to fulfill requirements set by the State Board of Cosmetology.

In this course, students work in a licensed school salon to meet requirements stipulated by the State Board of Cosmetology. The course includes instruction in applied science and skills in cleaning, conditioning, shaping, reinforcing, coloring and enhancing of nails, and in the application and repair of artificial enhancements. Each student is required to complete a specific minimum number of clinical exercises, as well as a minimum number of clinical hours, to fulfill requirements set by the State Board of Cosmetology.

This course will prepare the nail technician student for the general theory exam, written practical exam and Minnesota laws and rules exam issued by the Minnesota State Board of Cosmetology. Additionally, the student will practice mock tests in preparation for skills certification. Nail technician students will review their knowledge and skills in all theory and practical topics learned throughout their training. Completion of this course will help the student identify areas of weakness that need additional review prior to scheduling their state exams.

In this course, students will work in a licensed school salon to meet requirements stipulated by the State Board of Cosmetology. The course includes instruction in applied science and skills in skin analysis, client consultation, dermaplaning or a machine exfoliation service, chemical peels (alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, trichloroacetic acids and blended acid peels), electrical energy services (direct current, indirect current, sound energy and light energy), advanced facial treatments using lymphatic drainage and advanced extractions, skin needling, and infection control and safety procedures. Each student is required to complete a specific minimum number of clinical exercises as well as a minimum number of clinical hours to fulfill requirements set by the State Board of Cosmetology.

This course will prepare the advanced practice esthetician student for the general theory exam, written practical exam and Minnesota laws and rules exam issued by the Minnesota State Board of Cosmetology. Additionally, the student will practice mock tests in preparation for skills certification. Advanced practice esthetician students will review their knowledge and skills in all theory and practical topics learned throughout their training. Completion of this course will help the student identify areas of weakness that need additional review prior to scheduling their state exams.

This course is a continuation of ADMM1152 Outpatient Coding. Students will learn to extract coding information from medical records. This course emphasizes correct application of diagnosis and procedure coding guidelines and provides an introduction to computer coding applications.