This course introduces students to the various methodologies for defending the information technology network infrastructure. Students will be introduced to the concepts, principles, type and topologies of firewalls to include packet filtering, proxy firewalls, application gateways, circuit gateways and stateful inspection.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 10. This survey course explores the cultural, social, political and economic development of Minnesota and the northern Great Plains. Topics will include the significance of geography and natural resources, relations between Native American and European populations, and key events in the economic and political development of the region. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction between human development and the natural environment.

This course includes equations of lines, systems of equations, rational expressions and equations, functions, radical expressions and equations, complex numbers, absolute value equations and inequalities, and solving quadratic equations using factoring, completing the square and the quadratic formula.

This course covers the basics of SQL (Structured Query Language) programming. SQL is a popular computer language that is used by small and large business organizations and computer programmers. The primary purpose of SQL is in working with databases and relational database management systems to store, retrieve, edit, manipulate and format data for end users and decision makers.

In this course, students will apply branding, advertising and graphic design principles to build integrated campaigns. These campaigns will require students to employ a variety of media, such as print, digital, social media, wearable, out-of-home and some non-traditional applications. Students will learn preparatory research and basic marketing planning to lay the groundwork for their projects.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 2, 3 and 10. This course includes laboratory work completed in conjunction with BIOL 1107 Environmental Science Issues. Laboratory experiences may include lab and field exercises, computer simulations and collection and analysis of data related to current environmental issues and their possible solutions. This optional lab must be taken concurrently with BIOL 1107.

This course is a continuation of coding guidelines using the current International Classification of Diseases. Students practice assigning diagnosis codes to clinical information found in a health record while maintaining ethical coding standards.

This course offers a view of maintenance, diagnostics and post-repair inspections of chainsaws. Generator components and testing procedures are also covered. Students test generator voltages and learn how to diagnose and repair generators, and have the opportunity to complete several manufacturers' online service training programs.

This course is an introduction to vehicle computer systems and related components that assist in the management of engine fuel, ignition and emission systems. Sensor inputs, management operation and operational commands are addressed.

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of an automotive shop environment. They will learn occupational safety, proper use of power and hand tools, shop equipment, fasteners, precision measuring instruments, electronic information, writing electronic repair orders and industry expectations.