This course includes an introduction into the development of American policing and an understanding of the modern roles and functions of police in a democratic society. These roles and functions include responsibilities in peacekeeping, law enforcement, community policing and customer service. Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board learning objectives are also covered.

This course provides an introduction to the study of stress, strain, deformation and failure of elastic bodies subjected to external forces. Topics include the relationships between the applied loads and the resulting stresses and deformations in an elastic body, stress-strain relations and the design of structural members subjected to known loads.

The objective of this course is to develop the student's knowledge of the processes involved in design development and scheduling. Gearing, shafts, chains, and belts and bearings, along with part, sub-assembly and assembly representations are applied to the student's capstone project.

This course provides the student with an introduction to the electrical material used in industry. The student develops basic skills and understanding of the material and how it applies to electrical applications in the field.

This course provides the student with the introductory knowledge and skills necessary to properly install electrical structures with hand tools and with mechanized structure installation machinery.

This course provides an understanding of motor control symbols, line diagrams, contractors, starters and operating circuits. Lab procedures demonstrate components, circuitry and operation learned in theory. Measured data is recorded and interpreted.

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform routine and mobile radiographic procedures relative to the thoracic and abdominal organs (including gastrointestinal studies), bony thorax, upper extremity and shoulder girdle. Emphasis will be on radiographic terms, anatomy, pathology, positioning, manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories, and related patient care considerations.

This course covers the methodology of criminal investigations from preliminary investigation to court proceedings. It also covers evidence recognition, collection and preservation. Police reporting relevant to investigations is also covered, along with all Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board learning objectives relating to investigation of crime.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 8. This course is the second semester of Intermediate Spanish. Students continue to hone their reading, writing, listening and speaking through a focus on historical, political, cultural and artistic expressions of the Spanish-speaking world. Grammar from Intermediate Spanish is further developed to include the simple and perfect tenses of the indicative and subjunctive moods. Students investigate the development of science and technology on various aspects of the Spanish-speaking world.

This course is designed to prepare students to plan nursing care for diverse patients experiencing disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, fluids/electrolytes/acid/base and integumentary systems. Emphasis is placed on patient-centered care, nursing judgment/evidence-based care, safety and pharmacology.