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CTR-110 Introduction to Clinical Research
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the clinical research process and its history and evolution. Topics include phase of clinical trials, protection of human subjects, roles of the clinical research teams, and responsibilities of clinical research organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic clinical research concepts, the typical research team and their responsibilities.
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CTR-112 Clinical Research Terminology
This course is designed to enhance and augment the student's knowledge of basic medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on the acronyms, abbreviations, and initials commonly used in clinical research and the terminology associated with pharmaceutical and pharmacological research. Upon completion, students will be able to utilize and apply standard research terminology in effective written and verbal communication.
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CTR-115 Clinical Research Regulations
This course covers the range of national and international regulations governing the development of drugs, diagnostics, medical devices, and biologics. Topics include a review of the regulatory agencies, guidelines for regulatory application, required documentation, and preparation for compliance audits. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of regulatory processes associated with clinical research and describe effective means of compliance.
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CTR-120 Research Protocol Design
This course introduces the student to the scientific development of research protocols and their key elements. Topics include the differentiation between research design types, rules for writing protocols, ethical considerations relative to research protocols, and the correct preparation of data collection forms. Upon completion, the student will be able to identify the primary components of protocols and effectively develop a protocol draft.
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CTR-130 Clinical Research Management
This course introduces the student to the elements involved in implementing and managing a clinical study. Topics include overall project planning, development of study goals, preparation of budget and contracts, implementation of monitoring visits, and effective management of research sites. Upon completion, students should be able to design and prepare a plan for the implementation and management of a sample clinical research project.
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CTR-150 Research Fieldwork I
This course provides supervised work experience and observation in a clinical research setting. Emphasis is placed on the enhancement of professional skills and the practical application of curriculum concepts research setting. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively apply research theory to clinical research practices.
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CTR-210 Introduction to Clinical Data
This course covers the collection, organization, and management of study data. Topics include database structures, data management systems, quality assurance, data collection and capture, and data confidentiality and security. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the data management team and effectively organize, enter, and review data.
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CTR-215 Data Management Concepts
This course is designed to discuss the elements involved in implementing and managing a clinical study from the perspective of the Data Manager. Topics include development of the data management plan, coordination of data collection and capture, planning the closure and archival of study materials, and participation in project management activities. Upon completion, students should be able to design, prepare, and execute a complete data management plan for the implementation and management of a sample clinical research project.
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CTR-217 Electronic Data Capture Application Development
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding to use an electronic data capture (EDC) application development tool to build a functional and effective clinical study. Topics include data design structure based on the protocol, define basic application settings/permissions, building forms, incorporating edit checks in the application, data entry,data loading, coding, standard and ad hoc report development, testing processes, mid-study change administration, and application support. Upon completion, students should be able to design an EDC application, evaluate a study protocol and identify the critical data items to be collected via EDC, understand CDSIC standards and their application, develop and implement appropriate edit checks and standard reports, and implement testing plans to establish a quality application.
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CTR-220 Research Site Management
This course covers the guidelines and methodology of research site management and the recruitment of research sites, investigators, and subjects. Topics include the identification and evaluation of sites and investigators, on-site budget management, and the coordination of subject participation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the principles and practices of effective research site management.
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CTR-225 Data Collection
This course is designed to instruct the student on the data collection, validation, and quality assurance processes of a clinical research study as conducted by the data management staff. Topics include the development and implementation of data review and data collection, the development of the validation program, and the function, conduct, and follow-up of a quality assurance audit of data. Upon completion, students should be able to develop and implement a plan for data colleciton, validation, and quality assurance for a clinical research study.
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CTR-230 Data Trends and Reporting
This course covers the reporting of clinical trial data, including identification of safety and efficacy trends in the data. Topics include generation of tables, listing and graphs, the identification and reporting of data trends, and the generation of various types of study reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the process for review and reporting of clinical trial data results.
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CTR-250 Research Fieldwork II
This course provides more advanced work experience in a clinical research setting. Emphasis is placed on the refinement of professional skills and the practice of curriculum concepts in diverse clinical research areas. Upon completion, students will be able to apply research theory to clinical research practices.
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CTR-281 Professional Practice
This course includes communication skills and professional skills essential to the practice of clinical research. Topics include professional ethics and deportment, continuing education and certification, career options, communication skills, and portfolio development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the communication and professional skills to enter the clinical research workforce and to establish a career plan.
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CTS-115 Information Systems Business Concepts
The course introduces the role of IT in managing business processes and the need for business process and IT alignment. Emphasis is placed on industry need for understanding business challenges and developing/managing information systems to contribute to the decision making process based on these challenges. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the 'hybrid business manager' and the potential offered by new technology and systems.
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CTS-120 Hardware/Software Support
This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identification, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers.
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CTS-130 Spreadsheet
This course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development. Topics include writing formulas, using functions, enhancing spreadsheets, creating charts, and printing. Upon completion, students should be able to design and print basic spreadsheets and charts.
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CTS-155 Tech Support Functions
This course introduces a variety of diagnostic and instructional tools that are used to evaluate the performance of technical support technologies. Emphasis is placed on technical support management techniques and support technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to determine the best technologies to support and solve actual technical support problems.
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CTS-217 Computer Training/Support
This course introduces computer training and support techniques. Topics include methods of adult learning, training design, delivery, and evaluation, creating documentation, and user support methods. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement training and provide continued support for computer users.
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CTS-220 Advanced Hardware/Software Support
This course provides advanced knowledge and competencies in hardware and operating system technologies for computer technicians to support personal computers. Emphasis is placed on: configuring and upgrading; diagnosis and troubleshooting; as well as preventive maintenance of hardware and system software. Upon completion, students should be able to install, configure, diagnose, perform preventive maintenance, and maintain basic networking on personal computers.
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CTS-255 Advanced Tech Support Functions
This course introduces a variety of diagnostic and instructional tools that are used to evaluate the performance of technical support technologies. Topics include technical support management techniques, evaluation, and methods of deployment for technical support technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to determine the best technologies to support and solve more complex technical support problems.
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CTS-3255A CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 and 2
This course covers competencies and skills that are validated by the CompTIA A+ certification exams, including operating systems, software troubleshooting, hardware, networking, hardware and network troubleshooting, security, mobile devices, virtualization and cloud computing, and operational procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to install, configure, diagnose, perform preventive maintenance, and maintain basic networking on personal computers. In addition, students are prepared to successfully pass the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 Core 1 and 220-1002 Core 2 certification exams.
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CUL-3072C Sanitation & Safety-Extended
This course introduces the extended principles of sanitation and safety relative to the hospitality industry. Topics include personal hygiene, sanitation and safety regulations, use and care of equipment, the principles of food-borne illness, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the content necessary for successful completion of a nationally recognized food/safety/sanitation exam.
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CUL-3072D Sanitation & Safety - Basic
This course introduces the basic principles of sanitation and safety relative to the hospitality industry. Topics include personal hygiene, sanitation and safety regulations, use and care of equipment, the principles of food-borne illness, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the content necessary for successful completion of a nationally recognized food/safety/sanitation exam.
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CUL-3075H Principles of Baking & Pastry
This course presents the basic principles of baking for food service establishments. This is a foundation course that includes terms, equipment, and an introduction to the basic mechanics of the pastry kitchen. Topics covered include the identification, production, and evaluation of yeast-leavened products, quick bread, pies, tarts, cookies, and basic cakes. Students will be provided theoretical knowledge/practical applications for entry into the baking field or to advance in their current food service jobs. The course addresses both the art and the science of baking. Students learn basic sanitation, cooking, and baking principles, as well as pastry, confection, and production baking skills. The majority of the class is devoted to actual hands-on baking skill development. **The ServSafe textbook will be handed out during class. If a student has a ServSafe Managers Certification and it is current, not expired, the ServSafe Managers textbook fee will be deducted from the cost of tuition. Please email hospitality@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or upcoming courses.
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CUL-3075HA Principles of Baking
This course covers basic ingredients, techniques, weights and measures, baking terminology, and formula calculations. Topics include yeast/chemically leavened products, laminated doughs, pastry dough batter, pies/tarts, meringue, custard, cakes and cookies, icings, glazes, and basic sauces. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques and prepare and evaluate a variety of bakery products.
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CUL-3075HB Principles of Pastry
This course is designed to further students' knowledge of ingredients, weights and measures, baking terminology, and formula calculation. Topics include classical desserts, frozen desserts, cake and torte production, decorating and icings/glazes, dessert plating, and presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate pastry preparation, plating, and dessert buffet production skills. Requisites: Principles of Baking at Â鶹ӰÊÓ or similar course from another college or demonstration of equivalent mastery of content of Principles of Bakery, for example via work experience, as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email hospitality@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level required and how to register.
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CUL-3075I Principles of Culinary
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques in basic cookery, moist, dry, and combination heat. Emphasis is placed on recipe conversion, measurements, terminology, classical knife cuts, safe food/equipment handling, flavorings/seasonings, stocks/sauces/soups, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to exhibit the basic cooking skills used in the foodservice industry.
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CUL-3075J Intermediate Culinary
This course is designed to further students' knowledge of the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques involved in basic cookery. Emphasis is placed on meat identification/fabrication, butchery and cooking techniques/methods; appropriate vegetable/starch accompaniments; compound sauces; plate presentation; breakfast cookery; and quantity food preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, execute, and successfully serve entrees with complementary side items. Prerequisite: Principles of Culinary or similar introduction to culinary course at Â鶹ӰÊÓ or another college or equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email hospitality@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level and how to register.
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DBA-110 Database Concepts
This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement normalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms.