This course involves the understanding and servicing of batteries, charging systems and starting systems. The student will perform tests on these items using bench testing and vehicle testing. Students also will disassemble and reassemble components so they understand how those items operate. Students will determine cost of replacement versus repair.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 8 and 10. This course emphasizes the interactions of biological, geographical and climactic systems in the development of the patterns of regional environments on the surface of the earth and their interactions with human activities.

This course incorporates the concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, common adverse/side effects and contraindications to medication administration. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications and the role of the practical nurse in providing nursing care related to the safe administration of medications to individual patients across the age span.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8.This survey course for the general college student introduces the elements, structural designs and historical styles of music. Emphasis is on expansion of listening skills and musical experiences with music of the Western notated tradition (classical music), Native America, Africa, India, Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe.

This course is a continuation of DNHY 1130 and introduces the student to dietary counseling, with special emphasis on advanced dental hygiene techniques including periodontal assessment and debridement, power instrumentation and implant maintenance.

Students in this course will demonstrate safety related to the use of radiation during catheterization procedures. Students will learn x-ray tube components, x-ray production, characteristics and physics. Students will learn to position patients, perform quality assurance, produce images and differentiate between digital and flat screen imaging. Consideration will be given to radiation biology and radiation protection.

The lecture portion of the course introduces the student to basic terminology for understanding the structures that form the foundation for tooth function, normal anatomy of the oral cavity, and tooth and root morphology. Special topics include survey of dental anomalies and forensic dentistry.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 9. This course provides an analysis of the organization, procedure and functions of state and local governments and their relationship with the national government.

The objective of this course is to develop the student's understanding and application of a self-defined set of symbols, rules, definitions and conventions used to describe the size, form, orientation and location of part features.

The objective of this course is to develop and apply the student's drafting skills in his or her desired career field. Projects and discussions are coordinated to relate to the student's employment situation in an approved drafting occupation.