ART399A Branding Seminar: Study of the unique aspects associated with branding including brand evolution, brand promises, brand mergers, brand architecture, brand naming, taboo brands, and brand equity.  Examination and discussion of graphic design that focuses on real-world examples from inception to completion.  3 Credits 

FHD199 Hospitality Event and Catering Management: The comprehensive study of event management with practical applications of food production for catered events.  Event coordination detailing event planning and infrastructure with a focus on planning and management along with a hands-on hospitality component of production and execution.  2 Credits (1 lecture, 3 lab).

GLB299 Global Experience: Pioneers & Paradigms of Psychology in Europe: Examines the history and systems of modern psychology with an emphasis on the development of the scientific and professional areas of the discipline through travel to global destinations of historical importance. Philosophical precursors of psychology and psychological theories and systems are explored with comparisons made between past and current trends. Attends to the role of marginalized groups in the history of the discipline with primary focus on the last 150 years of western psychology. A week of travel to specific destinations out of the country with guided tours and presentations included.  3 Credits (3 lecture).

GLB299B Global Experience: Food & Hospitality: Cuisine II: An advanced follow-up to International field experience with hands-on study of cuisine and hospitality operations.  Cultural immersion includes connections to historic food product origins, agro tourism, authentic food preparation and viticulture.  Fieldwork includes travel to select global destinations with guided tours and seminars.  Additional expectations of advance immersion and analysis of Italian culture and cuisine.  3 Credits (1 lecture, 10 co-op/Global Experience).

GLB499 Global Experience: Service Learning in Human Services and Restorative Justice: Seminar-style HSJ/BEM 400-level elective.  Students will develop and implement a service learning project for a specific population or organization (in this case, government and private organizations involved with immigrants and US border protection/control).  The course relies on the selected client/host organization(s) to define an issue of need for which the students develop a project-based response that addresses the issue in a manner relevant to their role as social advocates.  The project will be designed and prepared by students at PCT during Spring 2023, and implemented during a travel experience in May/June 2023, (dates to be established).  The project will apply HSJ/BEM-specific classroom knowledge to real-life experiences with the host community and organization in a geographic and sociocultural setting fundamentally different from Penn College and central Pennsylvania.  3 Credits (1 lecture, 10 co-op/Global Experience).

HSJ399 An Introduction to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH): This course is designed to provide an introduction to IECMH principles. The scope of IECMH related work focuses on children under the age of five and their families. Therefore, main tenets of this course will revolve around attachment, trauma, and other risk/protective factors that influence development. Throughout this course students will examine the role and function of IECMH professionals in the field and begin to understand the unique perspective of very young children and their caregivers. Emergent skills related to observational methods and reflective practices will also be addressed in this introductory course. This course is designed to meet competencies associated with the National Alliance for Infant Mental Health. This course will support students and professionals who hope to pursue national endorsement in IECMH. 3 Credits.

HSJ399B Trauma Informed Care: Trauma informed care improves outcomes for clients and patients in therapeutic, medical, and community settings.  By recognizing the widespread impact of trauma, we can find more comprehensive rods to recovery. This course will focus on recognizing the signs and symptoms of trauma, understanding the effects of trauma on the body and mind, and integrating trauma treatment philosophies into policies, procedures, and practices. 3 Credits.

HUM499 Applied Technology Internship: Supervised fieldwork experience that applies the knowledge and skills developed during the first three years of Applied Technologies coursework. The experience provides a functional understanding of the work environment, hones interpersonal and technical communication skills, and enhances social and civic competencies. This internship experience requires 175 on-site or direct-contact hours and 16 hours of seminar meetings. 3 Credits (1 lecture, 10 internship).

PHO299 Advanced Commercial Photography: Study providing an advanced experience in digital and analog commercial photography.  Emphasis on the use of DSLR camera, analog and digital photography, natural and studio lighting techniques. Further emphasis on advanced type setting and creative problem solving. Covers photography as it relates to fashion, editorial, interior design, architecture, and documentary. 3 Credits (2 lecture, 3 lab).

ABC199A Collision Repair Welding Processes and Application: Introductory theory and application of collision repair welding for structural and non-structural applications.  Gas metal arc welding, squeeze-type resistance spot welding, MIG bronze welding will be included.  Cutting process, spot weld drilling and removal, partial panel sectioning are covered.  Weld joint corrosion protection and preparation will be included.  3 Credit (2 lecture, 3 lab).

AMT2991 Vehicle Safety Inspection: This independent study course will serve to fill the graduation requirement for students who have not completed requirements to obtain a vehicle safety inspection license in states other than Pennsylvania and who do not want to take the AMT 242 course.  1 Credit

AVC299E Aviation Mechanic Exam Prep: A course preparing students to demonstrate proficiency of the Airman Certification Standards for Airframe and Powerplant ratings.  1 Credit (.5 lecture, 1.5 lab).

AVC399A ASTM/NCATT preparation: Theory and application of circuits required for ASTM/NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician qualification, and theoretical concepts and maintenance of autopilots, integrated flight control systems.  1 Credit (.5 lecture, 1.5 lab).

AVC399D Navigation Independent Study: Study of area navigation systems focusing on subject matter with current industry requirements as expressed by the National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT). 1.5 Credit (1 lecture, 1.5 lab).

AVC499A Capstone proposal writing: Application of knowledge gained in the Aviation Maintenance Technology major, resulting in a proposal with accompanying documentation.  Discussion and research may include topics such as cost-effectiveness, aircraft and avionics maintenance, aircraft overhaul, and the effect of outside entities on the aviation industry.  1 Credit 

BAT499 Applied Technologies Capstone: Individualized learning experience conducted in conjunction with faculty and/or staff mentor.  Successful completion requires a finished project, including documentation of project progress, final report with an executive summary and a presentation.  3 Credit (0 lecture, 9 lab).

BCM199C Introduction to Plan Reading: An introduction to reading construction drawings. Provides an understanding orthographics projection and basic drawing mechanisms used in construction drawings. 1 credit (0.5 lecture, 1.5 lab).

BCM3993 Facility Management for Construction Managers: Introduction to facility management and the processes of program planning, maintenance, control, and other topics related to management of a modern space.  Topics include long-term and short-term planning; risk management; compliance and codes issues; managing change; stakeholder support; safety and security, and more.    3 Credit

BIX399 Facility Medical Device Design: This course will extend the skills and knowledge of anatomy and physiology toward the design of medical devices.  Students work individually and collaboratively in pursuing design solutions to specific medical design problems.  This course includes investigations of ergonomics, biocompatibility, risk management, accelerated age testing and physical modeling.  Students will synthetize knowledge and skills into a variety of medical device designs and evaluations.  3 Credit (2 lecture, 3 lab)

CAD299F Engineering Design: Specialized off-campus, industry-based work experience that applies the knowledge and skills developed during Engineering Drafting and Design Technology.  The experience also provides a functional understanding of the work environment, hones interpersonal and technical communication skills, and enhances social and civic competencies.  Conducted in accordance with explicitly defined guidelines and procedures.  This internship experience requires a minimum of 150 work experience hours, but may include more hours depending on the individual needs of the internship experience.  In addition to work experience hours, students are also required to satisfactorily complete the internship experience through a final employer evaluation or assessment.  2 Credits (0 lecture, 10 internship).

CET299A Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Design & Permitting: Introduction to erosion control and stormwater management in civil engineering.  This course is intended for students, practicing engineers, and others, who are concerned with the management of construction sediment and stormwater.  It will cover the origin and control of sediment and erosion, especially construction erosion and stormwater runoff.  The use, design, and evaluation of construction erosion controls will be stressed.  Emphasis will also be placed on meeting specific requirements of local and federal erosion control regulations, as well as problem solving using algebra, trigonometry, and analytical computations.  Students will be required to keep field notes and prepare technical documentation, including completion of permit application forms and supporting documents.  3 Credit

CIT399 Virtualization, Storage & Cloud Computing: Introduction to virtualization technology, its impact on business processes, and the resulting changes required in infrastructure planning and deployment.  Topics include implementation of virtualization, utilization of advanced shared storage concepts, and use cases where virtualization is an ideal solution.  Additional topics include cloud computing models and the deployment of cloud-based systems.  3 Credit

CIT399A Information Technology Summer Internship: Work experience intended to provide exposure to the practical and daily operations of an information technology office, support team, or equivalent.  Placement within a private firm, government institution or agency, corporation, or other office is based on major and/or career interests to the extent possible.  As the culmination of academic study, the internship may not take place before a student's second year, although it may take place in either semester of the second year, per agreement between the student, adviser, and supervising instructor.  The student may or may not receive a salary or compensation for services (negotiable with employer/organization).  The student logs the experience and submits a narrative report at the conclusion of the internship.  This internship experience requires a minimum of 225 work experience hours but may include more hours depending on the individual needs of the internship experience.  In addition to work experience hours, students are also required to satisfactorily complete the internship experience through a final employer evaluation or assessment.  3 Credit

CIT399B Information Technology Internship: Work experience intended to provide exposure to the practical and daily operations of an information technology office, support team, or equivalent. Placement within a private firm, government institution or agency, corporation, or other office is based on major and/or career interests to the extent possible. As the culmination of academic study, the internship may not take place before a student's second year, although it may take place in either semester of the second year, per agreement between the student, adviser, and supervising instructor. The student may or may not receive a salary or compensation for services (negotiable with employer/organization). The student logs the experience and submits a narrative report at the conclusion of the internship. This internship experience requires a minimum of 225 work experience hours but may include more hours depending on the individual needs of the internship experience. In addition to work experience hours, students are also required to satisfactorily complete the internship experience through a final employer evaluation or assessment.  3 Credit

CST299 Concrete Production Problems and Conflict Resolution: Study of the defects in concrete with an emphasis on troubleshooting the causes of concrete failure.  Testing, analysis of mix design and job placement procedures will be performed and discussed.  Diagnosis of common recurring field problems such as set times, air content variation, low strength, cracking, scaling and other sire issues will be explored.  Pre-construction meetings and job conferences along with problem resolution and arbitration will be included.  Job shadowing will be a required component of this course.   3 Credit

DSG4993 Senior Project Implementation: Individualized learning experience in which the student, working under a faculty mentor, completes and delivers the finished project as outlined during the lecture, planning portion of the senior seminar experience (DSG495). Successful completion of the project requires a finished project, including executive summary, an evaluation process, and a verbal presentation. 3 Credit (3 lecture, 0 lab).

DSM2991 Automated Drive Systems: This course will expose students to the theory of operation, diagnostics, and maintenance procedures on electronically shifted transmissions and hybrid drive systems currently used in the commercial trucking industry.  Theories covered in this course will be relevant to transmission models from leading manufacturers in the industry.  1 Credit

EET4992 Senior Project Implementation: Individualized learning experience in which the student, working under a faculty mentor, completes and delivers the finished project as outlined during the lecture, planning portion of the senior seminar experience (EET494). Successful completion of the project requires a finished project, including executive summary, an evaluation process, and a verbal presentation. 2 Credit (0 lecture, 6 lab).

ELT199 Introduction to Electrical Construction: An introductory course on the use and interpretation of the current National Electrical Code covering key topics needed to adhere to residential installation standards.  Includes familiarization of various tables required for sizing boxes, wire ampacity and conductor properties. 3 Credit

FOR299 Practical Application of Forest Surveying I and Photogrammetry: Fundamentals of hand compass use in locating boundaries and property corners. Basic techniques of photogrammetry including the use of photographs in surveying, interpretation, and forest measurement. 1 Credit

GLB299 Global Experience: Plastics & Polymer Processing: Study of polymer engineering and manufacturing facilities, with special focus on opportunities in the UK and EU.  Site visit to a post-secondary education institution in Northern Ireland as well as manufacturing and assembly facilities in the UK.  Additional focus on similarities/challenges between plastic production domestically vs. internationally.  Designed as a lecture-global experience sequence, the lecture portion is for preparation/exploration and the global experience component is the travel to the selected destination.    3 Credit (1 lecture, 10  co-op hours).

GLB299 Global Experience: Precision Machining in Germany: Immersive study experience investigating the precision machining procedures and training methods used in Germany.  Students will attend classroom training, as well as participate in factory tours to learn about the cutting-edge technology currently in use.  Additional time will be spent investigating the unique German education model known as the "German Vocational Training System," including its applicability to U. S. based machining education.  3 Credit (1 lecture, 10  co-op hours).

GLB299A Global Experience: Construction Management Cultural Diversity Experience: Exploration of culture and diversity as it relates to construction management, business and society.  Includes field experience involving cultural immersion, investigation, and introspection.  Emphasis on increasing awareness of cultural impacts to the construction industry, the value of diversity, and project leadership of a diverse team.  3 Credit (1 lecture, 10  co-op hours).

GLB299A Global Experience: Cultural Immersion & Service Learning: Exploration of global, national, and local culture, history, economics, politics, and diversity in general and as it relates to multiple disciplines.  Includes field experience involving cultural immersion, investigation, and introspection.  Emphasis on increasing awareness of the impacts of culture and history on society, the value of diversity, and project leadership of a diverse team.  3 Credit (1 lecture, 10  co-op hours).

HRT299 Advanced Plan Propagation: An advanced look in to growing plans in greenhouses, nurseries, hydroponically and the field. Topics covered include hydroponic growing and lighting techniques, irrigating production areas and discussing the structures used to produce plants. Commercial and hobby production of fruits, vegetables and the methods to maintain them. Look at production of tropical plants and the maintenance involved in having them. Discuss cut flower production indoors and outdoors. Look at producing plants in a field setting in containers and in soil. Discuss and review plant breading, cloning and genetics. Discuss production of industrial hemp for fiber and other products.  3 Credit (2 lecture, 3 lab).

QAL199 Radiographic Special Topics: Introduction to the theory and application of radiographic inspection.  Coursework includes the fundamental elements required for radiographic inspection in accordance with ASNT/NAVSEA requirements (level 1).  Both X-ray and gamma ray inspection techniques are presented.  Subjects covered in this course follow the topical outlines published in ASNT CP-105.  4.5 Credit (1.5 lecture, 9 lab).

QAL299 Phased Array Testing I Special Topics: Introduction to the fundamentals required for phased array inspection at level 1 accordance with ASNT/NAVSEA requirements.  Focus on theory, set-up, calibration, performance of various scans and views, and analysis of data.  Follows the topical outlines published in ASNT CP-105.  4.5 Credit (1.5 lecture, 9 lab).

RST1993 Exploratory to Automotive Restoration: Introduction to the equipment, materials, and methods used when restoring an automobile.  Emphasis on basic fundamentals of body, trim, upholstery, engine and drivetrain operations.  Includes a brief study of the history and design of the automobile.  3 Credit (2 lecture, 3 lab).

WEL4991 Welding Fabrication Internship: Specialized industry-based work experience applies knowledge and skills developed during Welding Technology and Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology instruction.  The experience also provides a functional understanding of the work environment, hones interpersonal and technical communication skills, and enhances social and civic competencies.  Conducted in accordance with explicitly defined guidelines and procedures. 1 Credit (0 lecture, 5 internship).

WEL299M Special Topics in Shielded Metal Arc VI/Pipe Welding: Continued laboratory practice of advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) introduced in WEL 225: Shielded Metal Arc IV/Pipe Welding. Activities include fundamentals of joining pipe in multiple positions using various joint designs, electrode types and sizes. Emphasis on the extensive welding of ferrous pipe and tube utilizing the up-hill and down-hill methods. 2 Credits (0 lecture, 6 lab).

WEL299N Special Topics in Gas Tungsten Arc IV: Continued laboratory practice of advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) introduced in WEL 215: Gas Tungsten Arc III. Activities include fundamentals of joining pipe in multiple positions using various joint designs, electrode types and sizes. Emphasis on the extensive welding of ferrous pipe and tube utilizing the cup walking method. 2 Credits (0 lecture, 6 lab).

DEN299F Clinical Maintenance: Experience and theory in the techniques necessary to perform comprehensive dental hygiene therapeutic services.  The dental hygiene process of care is introduced and combined with clinical application.  Subject matter also includes dental management of complex medical conditions.  4 Credit (0 lecture, 12 lab).

PMP299 Fundamental Paramedic Practice Review Lab: Introductory lab review course for paramedic program reentry students which explores and reviews basic and advanced airway management and patient assessment.  1 Credit (0 lecture, 3 lab).

RAD299G Radiography Clinical Maintenance: Clinical application of radiographic theory, providing opportunities to acquire expertise and proficiency at specified levels of competency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures, digital equipment applications, basic radiation protection standards, various radiographic equipment, and anatomy and physiology and radiographic positioning.  Integrates knowledge of patient care, management and medical ethics into daily radiographic practice.  The student will complete approximately 180 hours of clinic during this course.  Transportation is the responsibility of the student.  Student must have current CPR certification.   1 Credit (0 lecture, 3 clinical).

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