May 02, 2024  
College Catalog 2018-2019 
    
College Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


  

 

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 2170 - Psychological Statistics

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    (formerly PSYC‑2160)

    PSYC‑2170 prepares students to apply descriptive and inferential statistics to psychological research. Topics include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing, z‑scores, t‑tests, analysis of variance, and chi‑square. The course covers computational procedures, applications and interpretations, and the use of statistical computer software for data analysis. Recommended for prepsychology majors.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2210 - Child Growth & Development

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    Sequential development from conception to adolescence covering physical, intellectual, emotional, and social patterns of growth.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2220 - Psychology of Adolescence

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the adolescent, including processes in personality stabilization.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2300 - Psychology of Adjustment

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    The process of personal adjustment including ways of coping with stress and learning constructive patterns of behavior.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2310 - Educational Psychology

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010  

    This course is designed to integrate psychological principles with teaching and learning. Emphasis will focus on developmental theories, cognitive and behavioral learning theories, information processing, motivation, individual differences, instructional approaches, and assessment.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2400 - Industrial‑Organizational Psychology

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    The purpose of this course is to apply psychological research and theory to issues in the workplace to provide a basis for understanding individual and group behavior at work. Topics include the psychological underpinnings of employee selection and training, performance appraisal, motivation and job satisfaction, group processes, and power and leadership in organizations.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2450 - Lifespan Development

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    (Effective Fall 2009: course description changed) This course traces biological, cognitive, socioemotional, and social development across the life span, culminating in a synthesis of a multifaceted view of the individual as infant, child, adolescent, and adult.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2500 - Human Sexuality

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    Sexuality of the total personality concerned with the biological, psychological, and social factors that affect personality and interpersonal relationships.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2550 - Psychology of Gender

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    PSYC‑2550 explores psychological theories and research related to gender issues. Topics include the nature and meaning of gender, gender roles, sex similarities and differences, stereotypes, and gender issues in various aspects of the human experience including interpersonal relationships, mental and physical health, sexuality, and work.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2600 - Social Psychology

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    Social psychology is the scientific study of the effects of social and cognitive processes on the way individuals perceive, relate to, and influence others.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2700 - Psychology of Health: Mind & Body Interaction

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    A detailed overview of the psychological factors influencing health, illness, and the healing process including current scientific research, the impact of stress and coping, personality and health, the psychology of complementary medicine, living with chronic conditions, and closure, death and dying.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2750 - Brain & Behavior

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    This course explores the neural mechanisms that underlie people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions. Topics include the biological bases of sensation and perception, movement, brain plasticity, memory and amnesia, eating, sex, sleep, addiction, emotion, stress, language, and psychological disorders.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2760 - Neuropsychology

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    PSYC‑2760 explores the relationship between the human brain and behavior and mental processes, using primarily experimental evidence from normal participants and clinical evidence from brain damaged patients. Following an overview of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropsychological techniques, the course will examine disorders of movement, perception, memory, language, emotion, spatial ability, attention, and consciousness, with reference to deviations from normal functioning.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2800 - Abnormal Psychology

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 

    Abnormal Psychology is designed to give the student an in‑depth understanding of mental illness and the forces that contribute to the development of psychopathology. PSYC‑2800 will include the study of various psychological disorders found in our society; and it will address and examine probable causes. Current treatment strategies will also be discussed.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • PSYC 2850 - Forensic Psychology

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1010  

    This course will explore the application of psychological research and practice in relation to the criminal justice and legal systems.  Topics include antisocial personality, mental illness and crime, substance abuse and crime, victimology, types of offenders, sexual crimes, white-collar crime, eye-witness testimony, insanity defense and competency to stand trial, capital murder and the death penalty, jury selection, sentencing and police interrogation. The varying ways in which the criminal justice system processes, treats, and interacts with the different types of offenders will also be discussed.

    3.00

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Reading

  
  • READ 0960 - Reading Strategies

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement

    (formerly READ‑0950)

    READ‑0960 provides students with additional preparation and a refresher in fundamental reading skills and strategies. This course is designed to improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and study skills for greater success in courses throughout college.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • READ 1200 - Reading in the Disciplines

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly READ-1100)

    This course engages students in collaborative dialogue and the application of reading and writing strategies. This class will improve students’ comprehension of technical and discipline-specific texts while developing the ability to read and think critically needed to succeed in college level coursework.

    (4 contact hrs)

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Renewable Energy

  
  • RNEW 1000 - Introduction to Energy

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly RNEW‑2911)

    RNEW‑1000 explores the physical, environmental, political, and social impact of energy. Topics include energy conservation, electric and thermal generation, materials, fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and energy alternatives.

    (3 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1010 - Renewable Energy Concepts

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    RNEW‑1010 explores and investigates the sources, technologies, and applications of renewable energy. Topics include solar thermal and photovoltaic energy, wind energy, bioenergy, hydroelectricity, tidal and wave power, and geothermal resources. The focus is on technological principles, economic and environmental impact, integration, and policy.

    (3 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1020 - Introduction to Sustainability

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    RNEW‑1020 provides an overview of the meaning, application, and impact that sustainable practices can have on “The Triple Bottom Line”: our economy, society, and environment. The focus will be to uncover the link that sustainable practices have on financial growth, developing a strong community, and ensuring protection of our environment.

    (3 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1100 - Principles of Wind Energy

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly RNEW‑2912)

    RNEW‑1100 analyzes and evaluates wind energy. Topics include the source of wind, history and types of wind turbines, how wind turbines work, structure of a turbine system, issues involved in establishing a system including the challenges, advantages, and available resources.

    (2 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1110 - Wind Energy Lab

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    RNEW‑1110 is a laboratory course that introduces students to the practical application of wind energy. A variety of hands‑on activities are included.

    (1 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1200 - Principles of Solar Energy

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly RNEW‑2913)

    RNEW‑1200 analyzes and evaluates solar energy systems. Topics include the nature of sunlight, history of solar generated electricity, types and structure of solar modules, issues involved in establishing a solar energy system including the challenges, advantages, and available resources.

    (2 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1210 - Solar Energy Lab

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    RNEW‑1210 is a laboratory course that introduces students to the practical application of solar energy. A variety of hands‑on activities are included.

    (1 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1300 - Principles of Biomass Technology

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    RNEW‑1300 analyzes and evaluates biomass technologies and bioenergy systems. Topics include the basic concepts of biomass, land use issues, historical role of biomass, woody and non‑woody biomass and secondary fuels. This course also discusses issues involved in biomass including the challenges, advantages, and available resources.

    (2 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1310 - Biomass Technology Lab

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    RNEW-1310 is a laboratory course that introduces students to the practical application of biomass energy. A variety of hands‑on activities are included.

    (1 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1400 - Principles of Geothermal Energy

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    RNEW‑1400 analyzes and evaluates geothermal energy systems. Topics include the basic concepts of geothermal energy, plate tectonics, heat flow, and types of geothermal systems. This course also discusses issues involved in geothermal systems including the challenges, advantages, and available resources. Hands‑on activities are included.

    (2 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1500 - Principles of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    RNEW‑1500 analyzes and evaluates hydrogen fuel cell technology. Topics include hydrogen safety, storage, production, codes, regulations, and standards associated with hydrogen. This course also discusses the history of fuel cells, current applications, future use, fuel cell structures, operations, and classifications. Hands‑on activities are included.

    (4 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • RNEW 1800 - Energy Management Fundamentals

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    RNEW‑1800 explores the field of energy management. Topics include energy analysis, benchmarking, evaluation of systems, auditing basics, survey instrumentation, system performance, efficiency, and optimization.

    (6 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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Respiratory Therapy

  
  • RSPT 1050 - Clinical Cardiorespiratory Physiologic Anatomy

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, and grade C or better in BIOL 2710 , and BIOL 2730  or BIOL 2400  

    Corequisite: RSPT 1060 , RSPT 1085  

    RSPT‑1050 teaches respiratory and cardiac anatomy and physiology with a focus on clinical application. Topics include anatomy and physiology, ventilation, pulmonary function measurements, gas diffusion, oxygen and carbon dioxide equilibration and transport, acid‑base regulation and ventilation/perfusion relationships.

    (4 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

    Fall semester only.

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  • RSPT 1060 - Physiochemical Basis of Respiratory Therapy

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, and grade C or better in BIOL 2710 , and BIOL 2730  or BIOL 2400  

    Corequisite: RSPT 1050 , RSPT 1085  

    RSPT‑1060 teaches basic mathematics, physics and chemistry as it applies to respiratory therapy. Topics include measurement systems, mechanics, energy and matter, properties of fluids, gas laws, gas movement, solutions and drug calculations, elements and compounds, acid‑base and fluid balance, and nutrition and metabolism.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

    Fall semester only.

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  • RSPT 1085 - Respiratory Therapy Procedures 1

    5.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, and grade C or better in BIOL 2710 , and BIOL 2730  or BIOL 2400  

    Corequisite: RSPT 1050 RSPT 1060 

    (replaces RSPT 1081 and RSPT 1090)

    RSPT‑1085 introduces the patient care process. Topics include patient assessment, cardiopulmonary diagnostics and monitoring techniques, infection control and safety, and protocols and documentation used in the practice of respiratory therapy. Students develop psychomotor skills in respiratory therapy procedures.

    (6 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

    Fall semester only.

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  • RSPT 1115 - Respiratory Therapy Procedures 2

    7.00 Credit Hours


    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, and grade C or better in RSPT 1050 , RSPT 1060 , and RSPT 1085 

     

    (replaces RSPT‑1111 and RSPT‑1120)

    RSPT‑1115 is an orientation to the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the practice of respiratory therapy. Topics covered include use of protocols, oxygen therapy, airway dilation therapy, volume expansion therapy, pulmonary hygiene therapy, airway management, resuscitation, and documentation. Students will develop psychomotor skills in respiratory therapy procedures.

    (9 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

    Winter semester only.

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  • RSPT 1140 - Cardiopulmonary Pathology

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, and grade C or better in RSPT 1050 , RSPT 1060 , and RSPT 1085  

    Corequisite: RSPT 1115 , RSPT 1200  

    RSPT‑1140 is a detailed study of disease affecting the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The student will study the assessment process and the role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner in developing and implementing therapist‑driven protocols. The anatomic alterations, etiology, clinical manifestations, and patient care plan will be reviewed for each disease process.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

    Winter semester only.

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  • RSPT 1200 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology

    1.50 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program; and grade C or better in RSPT 1050 , RSPT 1060  and RSPT 1085  

    Corequisite: RSPT 1115 , RSPT 1140  

    RSPT‑1200 is designed to teach aerosol delivery of respiratory medications that are specifically delivered by respiratory care practitioners. An in‑depth study of the autonomic nervous system will be covered to explain the mechanism of drug actions. The student will learn indications, modes of delivery, dosages, and adverse reactions of respiratory medications. The student also will be introduced to critical care pharmacology.

    (3 contact hrs per week for the first 8 weeks)

    Center Campus.

    Winter semester only.

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  • RSPT 1210 - Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Care

    1.50 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program

    Corequisite: RSPT 1115 , RSPT 1140  

    RSPT‑1210 introduces students to neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. The course covers fetal lung development, anatomy and physiology, neonatal development, pathology, CPR, acid‑base monitoring, and introduction to mechanical ventilation of the newborn.

    (3 contact hrs per week for the second 8 weeks)

    Center Campus.

    Winter Semester only.

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  • RSPT 1260 - Clinical Internship 1

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program and RSPT 1115 , RSPT 1140 , RSPT 1200  and RSPT 1210  all with grade C or better

    This course introduces the student to clinical practice by providing 32 hours/week of clinical training in a hospital setting. Students perform basic respiratory therapy procedures learned in the procedures laboratory (RSPT 1085  and RSPT 1115 ). The laboratory portion of the course includes an eight‑hour/week workshop held at the college. The lab is designed to introduce the student to the concepts and psychomotor skills necessary to care for patients on mechanical ventilators. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    (40 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)

    Center Campus.

    Spring/Summer semester only.

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  • RSPT 2250 - Clinical Internship 2

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program and RSPT 1260  

    Corequisite: RSPT 2335 , RSPT 2350  

    This course requires respiratory therapy students to complete 160 hours of clinical training experience. Objectives focus on pulmonary function testing, critical care pharmacology, arterial blood gases, and an introduction to mechanical ventilation. This course is graded on a pass/ fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    (20 contact hrs per week for the first 8 weeks)

    Center Campus.

    Fall semester only.

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  • RSPT 2260 - Clinical Internship 3

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program

    Corequisite: RSPT 2335 , RSPT 2350  

    This course requires respiratory therapy students to complete 160 additional hours of clinical training experience in an affiliated hospital. Objectives focus on pulmonary function testing, critical care pharmacology, arterial blood gases, and mechanical ventilation. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    (20 contact hrs per week for the second 8 weeks)

    Center Campus.

    Fall semester only.

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  • RSPT 2335 - Mechanical Ventilation

    5.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program and RSPT 1260  

    Corequisite: RSPT 2250 , RSPT 2350  

    (replaces RSPT‑2331 and RSPT‑2341)

    RSPT‑2335 reviews the effects of mechanical ventilation on cardiopulmonary physiology. The course will evaluate the capabilities and limitations of the most commonly used mechanical ventilators. Students will develop cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for initiating, assessing, maintaining, monitoring, adjusting, problem solving, discontinuing, documenting, and applying protocols to mechanical ventilation on infant, pediatric, and adult patients.

    (6 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

    Fall semester only.

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  • RSPT 2350 - Acid‑Base & Electrolyte Balance & Advanced Diagnostics

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program and RSPT 1260  

    Corequisite: RSPT 2335  

    This theory course teaches students how to draw, analyze, interpret, and evaluate arterial/venous blood gas and electrolyte data, and make appropriate recommendations for treatment. Students also will learn how to use data obtained from non‑invasive monitoring to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disease.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

    Fall semester only.

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  • RSPT 2360 - Clinical Internship 4

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, RSPT 2260 ; and grade C or better in RSPT 2335  and RSPT 2350  

    Corequisite: RSPT 2420 , RSPT 2431  

    RSPT‑2360 requires respiratory therapy students to complete 160 additional hours of clinical training in an affiliated hospital. Objectives focus on acid‑base balance, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary function testing, electrocardiography, and hemodynamic monitoring. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    (20 contact hrs per week for the first 8 weeks)

    Center Campus.

    Winter Semester only.

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  • RSPT 2370 - Clinical Internship 5

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program

    Corequisite: RSPT 2420 , RSPT 2431  

    RSPT‑2370 provides additional clinical experience for the respiratory therapy student. The student must complete 160 hours of clinical training in an area hospital. Objectives focus on pulmonary function testing, acid‑base balance, mechanical ventilation, electrocardiology, and hemodynamic monitoring. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    (20 contact hrs per week for the second 8 weeks)

    Center Campus.

    Winter semester only.

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  • RSPT 2420 - Advanced Concepts in Respiratory Care

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program and RSPT 2260  and grade C or better in RSPT 2335  and RSPT 2350 .

    Corequisite: RSPT 2360 , RSPT 2431  

    This forum for discussion of new and advanced applications in clinical practice covers pulmonary function testing, EKGs, myocardial infarction, chest tube drainage systems, and hemodynamic monitoring. Each student gives an oral presentation on a topic of interest in Respiratory Care.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

    Winter semester only.

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  • RSPT 2431 - Certification & Registry Review

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program; RSPT 2260 ; and grade C or better in RSPT 2335  and RSPT 2350  

    Corequisite: RSPT 2360 , RSPT 2420  

    (formerly RSPT 2430)

    RSPT‑2431 is a comprehensive review to prepare students for the NBRC Certification and Registry Examinations. Students will become familiar with clinical simulation testing through use of computer simulations and latent imaging. NBRC Self‑Assessment Examinations will be administered during this course. A program exit exam will be given at the end of the semester.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

    Winter semester only.

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Robotics

  
  • ROBO 1200 - Robot Operations, Handling Tool, & Programming

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (replaces but does not equate to ROBO-1110 & ROBO-1440 combined)

    This is an introductory course covering the tasks and procedures needed to safely setup, program, and maintain robots with handling tool software.  It involves both classroom instruction and hands-on training.

    (4 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • ROBO 1435 - ArcTool Robot Welding

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: ATWD 1110  and ROBO 1200 

    (formerly ROBO‑2912)

    ROBO‑1435 covers the tasks and procedures students need to set up and program a FANUC Robotics ArcTool software package. Using the FANUC welding robot, students program, modify, and test a welding task.

    (4 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • ROBO 2450 - Vision Robot

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: ROBO 1200 

    ROBO‑2450 introduces the FANUC Vision system. Students will set up and calibrate a vision camera and create, test, and modify a vision‑style program.

    (4 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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Security Administration

  
  • SECR 1000 - Introduction to Security

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    An introduction to security administration including an historical, philosophical, and legal framework for security operations, as well as detailed presentations of specific security processes and programs currently and historically utilized in providing security. An overview of the personnel, physical information process, and specialized programs for plants, retail stores, transportation systems, and security education. The total environmental, political, financial, legal ramifications of the individual in society.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • SECR 1120 - Principles of Loss Prevention

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    An overview of the functional operations of various specialized areas of security such as theft and risk control, security surveys, and loss prevention management in proprietary and governmental institutions.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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Sign Language

  
  • SIGN 1010 - American Sign Language 1

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    SIGN‑1010 is designed for students who have no previous American Sign Language (ASL) training. Students achieve a basic level of expressive and receptive sign communication skills in American Sign Language, and will understand the role of ASL in deaf persons’ lives. This course focuses on vocabulary, grammar, language functions, and other deafness‑related issues.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SIGN 1020 - American Sign Language 2

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SIGN 1010  or pass competency exam

    SIGN‑1020 will strengthen and expand on the skills mastered in SIGN 1010 . It expands upon expressive and receptive sign vocabulary. Topics include new language functions to help students expand their conversational range from talking about themselves to talking about other people and activities, to giving directions, and making requests.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SIGN 1030 - American Sign Language 3

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SIGN 1010 , SIGN 1020 , or pass competency exam

    SIGN‑1030 students will strengthen and master the skills obtained in SIGN 1010  and SIGN 1020 . They will enhance their expressive and receptive skills and vocabulary. The course emphasizes locating and describing objects, solutions to everyday problems, life events, weekend activities, and correcting and confirming information. Topics also include appropriate cultural behaviors and strategies for controlling conversations.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SIGN 1040 - Fingerspelling

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SIGN 1010  

    SIGN‑1040 covers the manual alphabet for students who have experience in fingerspelling or dactylology. Students will learn to sign the alphabet and achieve a basic understanding of the role fingerspelling has in American Sign Language communication. The course functions primarily with the American manual alphabet and highlights phonetical fingerspelling, syllabication and other deafness‑related issues.

    (2 contact hrs)

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  • SIGN 2010 - American Sign Language 4

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SIGN 1030  or pass competency exam

    SIGN‑2010 students will strengthen and master the skills obtained in SIGN 1010 , SIGN 1020 , and SIGN 1030  towards mastering ASL at an intermediate level. They will enhance expressive and receptive skills and vocabulary. This course is structured into logical grammatical units such as sentence types, pronominalization and classifiers. Highlighted topics include sociological aspects of deafness, hearing loss, medical and audiological perspectives and ASL compared to English.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SIGN 2030 - American Deaf Culture

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    SIGN‑2030 enables students to recognize and explain the external ramifications of hearing loss. It deals with the characteristics of sociological subculture among the hearing impaired (both deaf and hard of hearing) individuals as it relates to cultural aspects of deafness.

    (3 contact hrs)

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Sociology

  
  • SOCY 1010 - Principles of Sociology

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    The student will study the origin, development, organization and function of human societies. Emphasis will be on culture, socialization, group behavior, social stratification, and social change.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SOCY 1100 - Modern Social Problems

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A sociological analysis of some of the major social problems confronting American society. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between social problems and value conflicts, social deviation, and social change.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SOCY 1210 - Introduction to Social Work

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    SOCY‑1210 is an introductory behavioral science course that covers the historical, theoretical, and methodological systems that produced social welfare services and the social work profession. Students will participate in Service Learning during class time.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SOCY 2000 - Sociology of Health & Human Behavior

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A survey of the field of health and human behavior from a sociological perspective. The course will explore the relationship between health and human development, the structure and function of health institutions, public health, and health education, the variety of roles of health practitioners, and the patterns of health care in American society.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SOCY 2121 - Sociology of Aging

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly SOCY‑2911)

    SOCY‑2121 provides an introduction to various areas included in the study of aging. Topics covered include the impact of changing demographics; stereotypes; theories of aging; and physical, mental, and social processes of growing old.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SOCY 2450 - Marriage & the Family

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A sociological analysis of the institutional aspects of marriage and family living, including: a comparative and historical treatment of the family; an investigation of the changes in the contemporary American family structure, functions, and roles, a discussion of contemporary family problems.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SOCY 2500 - Community Leadership Practicum

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: POLS 1500 , POLS 1700 , and SOCY 1210  

    (replaces but does not equate to POLS 2000)

    This course will involve volunteer/internship hours, organized with the student(s), instructor, and community partner(s). Students will participate in weekly or biweekly meetings with the instructor, and keep a reflective journal throughout the process. This course will be available only to students who are in the certificate program, and have successfully completed POLS 1500, POLS 1700, and SOCY 1210.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SOCY 2550 - Race & Ethnic Relations

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    SOCY‑2550 introduces students to the status of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States with particular reference to the social dynamics involved with regard to majority‑minority relations. Emphasis is on the culture, social organization and status, and the problems and opportunities of various ethnic groups. Topics covered include inequality, segregation, pluralism, the nature and causes of prejudice and discrimination, and the impact that such patterns have on American life.

    (3 contact hrs)

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Spanish Language

  
  • SPAN 1260 - Elementary Spanish 1

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    This course is designed to introduce students to the Spanish speaking world and Spanish vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to express personal meaning on basic topics. Students will engage in these activities within contextualized cultural settings. The vocabulary and grammatical structures are integrated into interactive and communicative activities that emphasize all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students are required to use computer based technology to practice these skills.

    (5 contact hrs)

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  • SPAN 1265 - Elementary Spanish for Health Care 1

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    SPAN‑1265 provides basic Spanish grammatical structures, vocabulary, and cultural information to allow health care providers to understand Hispanic culture and communicate in Spanish. The course uses reading and writing exercises and interactive communicative activities to integrate structure, Spanish medical vocabulary, and colloquial terms specific to healthcare‑related situations. The cultural part of the course helps students understand Spanish speakers’ customs and communication styles.

    (5 contact hours)

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  • SPAN 1270 - Elementary Spanish 2

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 1260 , or SPAN 1265  or two or more years of high school Spanish

    This course continues students’ development of Spanish language and culture by building and expanding on the culture, vocabulary and language structures learned in SPAN 1260  or SPAN 1265 . New language functions will be presented in meaningful activities that emphasize all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing and allow for further cultural exposure. Students are required to use computer based technology to practice these skills.

    (5 contact hrs)

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  • SPAN 2360 - Intermediate Spanish 1

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 1270 

    Third‑semester Spanish picks up where SPAN‑1270 has ended. The central goal is to advance the student’s communicative ability and cultural competency with an emphasis on assimilating the language for complex communicative purposes. New language functions will be presented in meaningful activities that emphasize all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, and empower further cultural exploration. Students are required to use computer based technology to practice these skills.

    (5 contact hrs)

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  • SPAN 2370 - Intermediate Spanish 2

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2360 

    This course will stress the expansion of the student’s vocabulary, language skills and cultural competency. Classroom activities will center on a thorough review of the most important aspects of Spanish grammar, as well as active oral and written use of the language. The oral exercises will expose students to extended discourse and will develop content and context as appropriate for students moving from the intermediate to the more advanced proficiency levels. Authentic material will provide the student with opportunities to critically engage with elaborate cultural situations. Students are required to use computer based technology to practice these skills.

    (5 contact hrs)

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Speech

  
  • SPCH 1010 - Introduction to Communication

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    An introduction to the discipline of communication. Emphasis is on basic theories of communication and the contexts in which communication occurs. The course surveys multiple areas of communication: general principles, interpersonal, small groups, intercultural, organizational, conflict, presentation speaking, and mass media.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 1060 - Speech Communication

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Basic skills of effective oral communication through varied speech experiences. Emphasis is on gathering and organizing materials; language, style, delivery, and voice improvement; gaining confidence in working with audiences.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 1200 - Group Discussion & Leadership

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Discussion and leadership in business and industry. Conference and meeting formats: panel, forum, symposium, group dynamics, role playing, brainstorming, and problem solving exercises.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 1400 - Mass Media Communication in a Global Culture

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Theories and practices of media content and form focusing on news, radio, television, film, and the Internet. Students will learn the whole process of creating the diversified forms of programming for the media. Audience analysis research will be conducted followed by critical review of programming and media production.

    (3 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • SPCH 1460 - Introduction to Broadcasting

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Explores the development of broadcasting. Familiarizes and gives practical experience in the use of broadcasting and recording equipment through the production process. Portfolio development projects included.

    (3 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • SPCH 1500 - Voice for Media

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SPCH 1460  

    (replaces SPCH 1300 and SPCH 1480 together but does not equate to either course separately)

    Instruction in drill, voice dynamics and articulation. The student will learn voice care, style and technique. Voice character development and an application to a variety of copy to be used for: announcing, voice overs, and voice acting. Diction, language dialects, and accents will be emphasized.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 1600 - Radio Broadcasting

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SPCH 1460  

    (replaces but does not equate to SPCH 1490)

    This course is designed to teach students the knowledge, values, sensitivity, and skills needed to work in the 21st century broadcasting industry with ethical and critical/creative thinking abilities. Developing, producing, and performing for commercial, dramatic, news and public affairs, sports, and global programming for use with the AM/FM, satellite radio, and podcasting on the Internet. Portfolio development projects included. 

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 1700 - Broadcast Television

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SPCH 1460 

    Learning theory and systems principles of live television broadcasting using multi‑camera production, camera composition and operation, studio roles and functions, and audio acquisitions presenting a basic adaptation of the script rundown to produce a live‑to‑tape television program. This course will also examine audience analysis, response, and evaluation. Portfolio Development Projects included.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 1800 - Broadcast Video

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SPCH 1460 

    Learning theory and systems principles of field production using film‑style techniques, scriptwriting, performance, and editing to produce narratives and documentaries. This course will also examine audience analysis, response, and evaluation. Portfolio Development Projects included.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 2100 - Interpersonal Communication Relationships

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A strong theory base is presented.  It is followed by one‑to one communication skills, combined with experiences in verbal and non‑verbal interaction. The theory focus is on message preparation, theories of interaction, the role of body language, current issues in relational communication dynamics, expressing emotions, understanding self‑disclosure, and developing positive interpersonal relationships.

    (4 contact hours)

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  • SPCH 2110 - Persuasion

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SPCH 1060 

    Analysis of persuasion in society. Ethical use of persuasion emphasized in preparation of persuasive talks for securing attention, minimizing hostility, and securing support for positions.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 2300 - Intercultural Communication

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Intercultural communication is a course intended for those whose private or professional life includes encounters with people from cultures and co‑cultures in the United States different from their own. Major theories and concepts are discussed and skills are practiced to sharpen real sensitivity and improved personal effectiveness when people of different cultures come together to share ideas, feelings, and information. Portfolio Development Projects included.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 2400 - Communication in Organizations

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Communication theory in practice within organizational systems. This course demonstrates how communication is the key to organizational excellence, strategic communication in the workplace, and application of communication theory to create leadership competency. This course is especially designed for Speech Communication Majors and Minors, but is available to other majors.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 2550 - Argumentation Debate

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SPCH 1060 

    (formerly SPCH 2500)

    This course instructs the student in the preparation of resolutions and the development of arguments, evaluation of reasoning including fallacies, and evidence applied to writing formal briefs. Students will use oral communication principles and practices to apply skill for participation in various forms of debate.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 2600 - Public Relations Communication

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: SPCH 1060  

    Communication practices and principles of public relations. Relate with various publics using surveys, media, writing, and creating events. Establish good relations with employees and community using tried methods. Principles of avoiding and responding to emergencies.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 2700 - Change, Conflict, & Crisis Communication

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Designed for professionals in leadership whose responsibilities include dealing with diversity, change, conflict, crises, and negotiation. This course focuses on the theories of: change process and agents, intercultural competition and issues, and diffusion campaigns. Students then participate in using theories in crisis communication planning and conflict resolution strategies, tactics, and exercises.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 2800 - Interpretative Performance Communication

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Interpretative reading of prose, poetry, and drama: single and multiple readings, chamber and reader’s theater, storytelling. Children’s literature, old masters, traditional and contemporary works read from manuscript to achieve interaction of the reader, listener, and material. Develops proficiency in oral reading per individual need (i.e., presentations, announcing, acting, etc.). Portfolio Development Projects included.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • SPCH 2850 - Speech Communication Capstone Course

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Registered Speech Communication major with 35 hours in SPCH courses and consent of Program Advisor

    Taken during the last semester of the major or the certificate program, the course will assist the student in preparing the professional portfolio and will give the student information and assistance in developing a resume/interview. In addition, the course will give students assistance as they prepare to transfer. At the last session, the instructor will invite potential local employers.

    (1 contact hr)

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Steam

  
  • ATSS 1150 - Steam-Heat Fundamentals

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: ATAM 1150  or ATAM 1350  

    Basic physics concepts such as force, pressure, work, energy, matter, heat, temperature, transfer and effect of heat, expansion and contraction of solids and liquids, heat phenomena of gases, melting and freezing of substances, vaporization, and steam and other vapors.

    (2 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • ATSS 1160 - Steam-Steam Boilers (Low & High Pressure Operations)

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: ATSS 1150  or ATAM 1150  or consent of apprenticeship coordinator or related work experience

    Covers firetube, watertube, and package boilers, and their appurtenances. Includes boiler operation and safety in firing oil, gas, stokers and pulverized fuels. Explains requirements for good combustion and how to maintain them. Also includes maintenance and repair procedures on the boiler proper including tubes, fans, air preheater, superheater and economizers with stress on proper selection of materials and their location. Auxiliaries such as coal pulverizers and coal burners.

    (2 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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Surgical Technology

  
  • SURG 1050 - Introduction to Surgical Technology

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 , and HHSC 1700  with grade C or better

    Corequisite: SURG 1060 , SURG 1070  

    This course provides an introduction to the allied health profession of surgical technology. Students will learn about the history, professional associations related to, and the role and responsibilities of the surgical technologist. Additional topics include an introduction to the patient including the biopsychosocial needs of the patient, and death and dying. Ethical, moral and legal issues will be explored and examined. Students will learn about regulatory agencies, health care facilities, as well as departmental organization and management within the facilities. The physical environment of the operating room will be introduced, and students will learn about various emergency situations and all hazard preparation in the health care setting.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • SURG 1051 - Introduction to Surgical Patient Care Techniques

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology program, and ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 ; BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 ; and BIOL 2710 , HHSC 1700 , SURG 1050 , SURG 1060 , and SURG 1070 ; and current proof of American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS certification.

    Corequisite: SURG 1200 , SURG 1250 , SURG 1260  

    SURG‑1051 introduces students to the environment of the operating room with an emphasis on patient safety and on the standards of care required for the surgical patient. This course includes pre‑surgical testing and basic and special diagnostic and laboratory studies performed to determine patient diagnosis. Students will be introduced to special equipment used in the operating room. Additional topics include preoperative preparation of the patient, transport, transfer, positioning, catheterization, routine skin preparation, and draping. Types of surgical incisions, exposure, hemostasis, wound closure techniques, sutures, needles, stapling devices, tissue replacement materials, wound management, factors influencing wound healing, dressings and drains will be identified.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • SURG 1060 - Orientation to Central Processing Distribution Technician

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 , and HHSC 1700  with grade C or better

    Corequisite: SURG 1050 , SURG 1070  

    This course introduces students to the central sterile processing department and role and responsibilities of the central processing distribution technician. Topics include infection control, decontamination, disinfection, assembly, inspection, and preparation and packaging of instruments and other items for sterilization. Students will also learn about the principles of sterile storage, distribution inventory control, and information technology.

    (4 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • SURG 1070 - Central Processing Distribution Technician Clinical

    8.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 , and HHSC 1700  with grade C or better

    Corequisite: SURG 1050 , SURG 1060  

    In the lab and clinical setting, SURG‑1070 students are exposed to all areas of the central service department and actively participate as a member of the central service department. Students will perform cleaning, decontamination, processing (inspection, assembly, and packaging). Students will learn operation of sterilizer, and distribution of patient care supplies and equipment. This clinical meets three eight‑hour days per week. Students must provide their own transportation. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.
     

    (24 contact hrs per week for 16 weeks)

    Center Campus.

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  • SURG 1200 - Surgical Clinical 1

    8.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology program, and ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 ; BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 ; and BIOL 2710 , HHSC 1700 , SURG 1050 , SURG 1060 , and SURG 1070 ; and proof of current American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS certification.

    Corequisite: SURG 1051 , SURG 1250 , SURG 1260  

    In this supervised lab and clinical course, students will learn, practice, and perform essential skills required in the surgical setting. Students will demonstrate preoperative operating room preparation, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, set up of the sterile field, and perform the functions of the surgical technologist in the sterile field using aseptic technique in the laboratory setting. Students perform in the role of the scrub and circulator on various surgical procedures. Upon successful completion of pre‑clinical competencies, students are assigned in the hospital setting three days a week to gain clinical experience and acquire course competencies. Students are responsible for their own health insurance and transportation.

    (24 contact hrs per week for 16 weeks)

    Center Campus.

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  • SURG 1250 - Surgical Specialties 1

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology program, and ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 ; BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 ; and BIOL 2710 , HHSC 1700 , SURG 1050 , SURG 1060 , and SURG 1070 ; and proof of current American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS certification.

    Corequisite: SURG 1051 , SURG 1200 , SURG 1260 

    This course is designed to focus on the perioperative care of surgical patients during endoscopic, general, robotic, obstetric and gynecologic, genitourinary, ophthalmic, otorhinolaryngology, oral, maxillofacial, plastic, and reconstructive procedures. Students will become familiar with the diagnostic exams, pathophysiology, procedural considerations, operative procedures and the instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for these specialties.

    (4 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • SURG 1260 - Surgical Pharmacology

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology program, and ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 ; and BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 ; and BIOL 2710 , HHSC 1700 , SURG 1050 , SURG 1060 , and SURG 1070 ; and proof of current American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS certification.

    Corequisite: SURG 1051 , SURG 1200 , SURG 1250 

    This course introduces students to medications used in the operating room. An emphasis is placed on classification, administration, forms, methods, interactions, and desired effects of perioperative medications. This course also describes the surgical technologist’s’ legal responsibilities.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • SURG 1300 - Surgical Clinical 2

    8.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology program, and SURG 1051 , SURG 1200 , SURG 1250 , and SURG 1260  

    Corequisite: SURG 1350 , SURG 1360  

    This course further develops clinical skills of students in the perioperative environment. Students continue to increase intraoperative skills anticipating the surgeon’s needs during surgery. Students perfect their role as first scrub person, second scrub, and assistant to the circulating person on various surgical procedures as students prepare for employment. This clinical meets three eight‑hour days per week. Students are responsible for their own transportation.

    (24 contact hrs per week for 16 weeks)

    Center Campus.

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  • SURG 1350 - Surgical Specialties 2

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology program, and SURG 1051 , SURG 1200 , SURG 1250 , and SURG 1260  

    Corequisite: SURG 1300 , SURG 1360  

    This course is a continuation of surgical specialties and is designed to focus on the perioperative care of surgical patients during orthopedic, peripheral vascular, neurosurgery, pediatric, geriatric, and emergency trauma surgery. Students will become familiar with the diagnostic exams, pathophysiology, procedural considerations, operative procedures, and instrumentation supplies, and equipment for these specialties.

    (4 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • SURG 1360 - Surgical Seminar

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology program, and SURG 1051 , SURG 1200 , SURG 1250 , and SURG 1260  

    Corequisite: SURG 1300 , SURG 1350  

    This course includes preparation of the students for professional employment. Students will successfully complete a resume and develop skills in interviewing techniques. Students will further develop test‑taking skills to prepare to take the National Certification Examination utilizing techniques and exercises and practice in successful writing of a standardized exam.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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Technical Math

  
  • TMTH 1150 - RCL Analysis

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Basic algebra, formula transposition, scientific notation (powers of 10), trigonometry, special products and factoring. Application of algebra and formulas to solving network simplification. Simultaneous equations. Resistive D.C. circuits and reactive A.C. circuits (inductive and captive), calculations to support EETE‑1160 and EETE‑1170.

    (4 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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