This course introduces the student to dental hygiene with emphasis on theory of preventative dentistry, OSHA standards, disinfectant/sterilants, formation of plaque and calculus, patient assessment and an introduction to the caries process and periodontal assessment.

This course provides the student with instruction in the principles and applications that are related to the management of a dental office. Emphasis is placed on managing patient records through computer-generated charting, financial records, third-party payments, appointment scheduling, inventory and recall systems.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6F. This course provides class instruction in piano, building on the skills learned in MUSC 1114 Beginning Class Piano. Skills covered include major and minor scales and arpeggios, solo repertoire, ensemble playing, harmonization, transposition, sight-reading, chord progressions and chord realization.

This course covers the application of common geometric and trigonometric calculations related to the construction and manufacturing industries.

This course prepares the paralegal for working with criminal defense or criminal prosecution through study of the organization of the criminal justice system, criminal procedure, constitutional issues, applicable appellate procedures and the role of the paralegal as it relates to criminal law.

This course covers the attorney-client privilege as it relates to paralegals, unauthorized practice of law, regulation of paralegals, ethical codes and rules.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 3 and 10. This course provides a study of the structure and function of ecological systems, including an application of ecological principles to local and global environmental issues. Topics covered include energy flow, nutrient cycling, organization, ecological succession, population dynamics (including the ecology of species interactions and factors that influence and regulate population numbers) and linkages among species and ecosystem functions. Lecture is accompanied by laboratory and field exercises.

This course covers billing processes related to the hospital claim form. Billing for inpatient, ambulatory surgery and hospital-based outpatient services is covered.

The primary focus of this course is Linux networking, security, ethics and privacy.

This course is for cosmetology and esthiology students. Students will develop the skills necessary for a successful client consultation to achieve the client's desired outcome.