MATC 2026-27 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

from stakeholders (elicitation), con fi rming the results, and communicating business analysis information with stakeholders. Introduces the Business Analysis elicitation techniques of surveys, interviews, observation, workshops, benchmarking and market analysis. BNLST-127 Credits:3 Requirements Analysis and Design Explores the key tasks of Requirements Analysis and Design that Business Analysts perform to structure and organize requirements discovered during the elicitation activity. Tasks include specifying and modeling requirements/designs, verifying and validating information, de fi ning requirements architecture, de fi ning solution options that meet business needs, and estimating potential value for those solution options. Introduces techniques of use-cases, prototyping, non functional requirements analysis, and acceptance and evaluation criteria. Students will also explore the fi nal perspective of business architecture. BNLST-135 Credits:3 Business Analyst Strategy Analyst Identify and de fi ne business needs; understand business structure, strategy, and impact of work efforts; de fi ne the importance of vision, strategy, goals and objectives; and de fi ne solution scope. Effectively facilitate change management. BNLST-136 Credits:3 Business Analyst Solution Evaluation Students assess organizational readiness by facilitating testing and training of the solution. Emphasizes test plan creation, execution and facilitation as well as the development of training plans. Prerequisite(s): Complete BNLST-127. BNLST-137 Credits:1 Business Analyst Internship A cooperative training program involving actual work experience. Students obtain a position at an approved work station and work under the supervision of a teacher/coordinator. Prerequisite(s): Complete INTRN-796. BNLST-138 Credits:3 Business Analyst Capstone This course provides Business Analyst students the opportunity to integrate the knowledge they have obtained throughout their curriculum by demonstrating their pro fi ciency during the entire life cycle of a project. Prerequisite(s): Complete BNLST-135. BRHLTH – Business Related Health (Department 160) BRHLTH-112 Credits:3 Computerized Medical Billing This course introduces students to principles of computerized medical billing using medical of fi ce software. Students must possess medical terminology and accounting competencies. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-104. Completion of or currently enrolled in BRHLTH-125 and BRHLTH-170.

to BIOSCI-259 (a two-credit lecture course that provides an overview of genetics and genomics while exploring the implications of these topics on the healthcare setting). This lab course would provide the students with the laboratory component of the technologies discussed in BIOSCI-259. Taken together, the two courses would be the equivalent of a three-credit science class with a lab. BIOSCI-280 Credits:3 Applied Nutrition Applied Nutrition is a three-credit nutrition class for future health professionals or students who would like to get more education in nutrition and how it affects our health. Topics discussed will include life cycle nutrition and how diet affects the physiology of the body, metabolism, weight management, and food choices and the development of chronic diseases (diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases, etc.). Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-201 or CHEM-207. BIOTEC – Biotechnology (Department 007) BIOTEC-113 Credits:3 Cellular Biology This course examines the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells at the molecular and subcellular levels. Students will explore how proteins, DNA and RNA interact to support life processes such as energy production, growth, division and response to stimuli. Topics include mechanisms of disease, especially cancer, modern tools for studying genes and cells, and the evolution of genomes. Students will also practice interpreting scienti fi c literature and communicating biological concepts. BIOTEC-115 Credits:2 Genetics and Cell Biology Lab This laboratory course complements Genetics and Cellular Biology by providing hands-on experience with key molecular and cellular techniques. Students will perform experiments such as DNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis, microscopy and gene expression analysis. Emphasis is placed on building foundational lab skills essential for advanced study or work in biomedical research and biohealth industry. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in BIOTEC-113 and BIOTEC-124. BIOTEC-121 Credits:4 Introduction to Biotechnology The Biotechnology Laboratory Technician program offers an accessible path into the growing biohealth fi eld. Students gain hands on lab experience and explore innovations in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health and BioAI. The curriculum covers modern techniques used in precision medicine, genetic testing and biomedical research, with a strong focus on in-demand technical skills. Graduates are prepared to support advances in medicine and product development, contributing to the future of healthcare.

BIOTEC-124

Credits:4

Genetics Genetics is the science of heredity in living organisms, and this four-credit course offers an integrated introduction to the principles, concepts and methods of modern genetics. Students will explore the molecular basis of genes, Mendelian inheritance and the application of genetic problem-solving to biological questions. By the end of the course, students will be able to fl uently use terminology relevant to modern genetics and molecular biology, interpret genetic data to draw informed biological conclusions, and connect core genetic principles to real-world topics such as DNA technologies, human genetic diseases and evolutionary processes. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOTEC-121. BIOTEC-142 Credits:4 Biotechnology Techniques Functions to develop laboratory-based skills used in biotechnology that is inclusive of wet lab and bioinformatic skills necessary to be successful in both research and industry. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOTEC-121. BIOTEC-190 Credits:3 Internship Functions to continue developing skills used in biotechnology that is inclusive of wet lab and bioinformatic skills necessary to be successful in both research and industry. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOTEC-142. BNLST – Business Analyst (Department 102) BNLST-121 Credits:3 Business Analyst Planning and Monitoring Instruction in the multiple approaches used for performing business analysis, planning activities and ongoing communication, de fi ning scopes, process improvements, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies, and the management process. BNLST-122 Credits:3 Business Analyst Essentials Provides insight into the business analyst role and profession. Examines career pathways, key concepts and the underlying competencies describing the behaviors, characteristics, knowledge and personal qualities that support the practice of business analysis. Students will also be introduced to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Guide (BABOK). BNLST-123 Credits:3 Requirements Life Cycle Management Prioritize and trace requirements, organize large amounts of data, understand and model requirements using various analysis techniques; verify, validate and communicate the requirements. BNLST-124 Credits:3 Elicitation Techniques Examines one of the fi ve Business Analysis Perspectives (Business Intelligence) and the tasks associated with obtaining information

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