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DENTAL HYGIENE
Pain and Anxiety Control DH 209 3.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Hygiene program.
Administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Pharmacological agents, physical and emotional evaluation of
patients, anatomy and neurophysiology. Management of related medical emergencies. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)
Dental Materials and Techniques DH 211 2.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Hygiene program.
Study of dental materials including physical and chemical properties, manipulation, utilization, and application in dental and dental
hygiene procedures.
Periodontics II DH 214 1.00
Prerequisite: DH 207 and acceptance in the Dental Hygiene program.
Advanced study of periodontology with special emphasis on new surgical modalities and equipment. Orientation to all aspects of
periodontal practice.
Clinical Practice III DH 215 5.00
Prerequisite: DH 205 and acceptance to the Dental Hygiene program.
A continuation of Clinical Practice II. 1 hour seminar, 16 hours clinic.
Principles of Dental Practice DH 216 1.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Hygiene program.
Concepts of dental office management, productivity, marketing, interviewing and responsibilities of professionals. (1 lecture hour.)
Community Dental Health II DH 218 2.00
Prerequisite: DH 208 and acceptance in the Dental Hygiene program.
Designed to prepare the students to function as an effective oral health practitioner, educator and resource person in a variety of
community health settings. Includes field experience. Implement a program designed to change the health status of a target group. (1hour
lecture, 3 hours clinic/lab).
Independent Study DH 299 1.00 - 5.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Hygiene program.
Covers selected topics of interest to dental hygiene students, including review of Dental Hygiene National Board Examination. Graded
pass/fail only. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of
Higher Education (NSHE).
DIESEL TECH
Basic Diesel Engines DT 101 4.00
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces the student to basics of diesel fundamentals through the use of lectures, films, visual inspection and demonstrations.
The course objective is to build an educational foundation that will support advanced learning in diesel repair, troubleshooting and
preventive maintenance. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada
System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Heavy Duty Transmissions and Power Trains DT 106 5.00
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to expose the student to the theory, operation and service techniques used in maintaining and repairing manual and
automatic transmissions. Drive trains, clutches, differentials, power dividers, reduction gears and power takeoffs will be covered. This
course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Heavy Duty Drive Trains DT 107 5.00
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with introductory level basics on Heavy Duty Drive Trains including study in components, maintenance,
diagnostics and repair. This course exceeds the student contact hours required for NATEF/ASE certification and prepares the learner for
the ASE Certification Examination in Medium/Heavy Duty Drive Trains which assures the learner's ability to succeed as an entry-level
Heavy Duty Drive Train technician specialist. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the
universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Heavy Duty Electrical Systems DT 110 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course provides the student with theory, knowledge, information and basic skills for the understanding of electricity and how it
pertains to diesel powered equipment. Topics will include starters, charging, electrical controls, power generation and electrical systems.
This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.