2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
    May 07, 2024  
2010-2011 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 
  
  • RELE 1235 - Real Estate Construction


    (2:2:0) This course is a study of the basic principles of design and construction of real estate properties. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RELE 1323 - Real Estate Computer Application


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the availability of technology, especially software, and its ability to help a real estate agent become more productive. The course includes data base mapping interest and software applications. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RELE 1406 - Real Estate Principles


    (4:4:0) This course is an overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson. Topics include ethics of practice as a license holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. This class covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing, discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Note: Fulfills the 60-hour requirement for salesperson license.
  
  • RELE 2171 - Real Estate Skills Assessment


    (1:1:0) This course is an overall review of real estate and an assessment of what the student has learned. This course will also help the student prepare for the Texas Real Estate License Examination. The course content includes a review of the basic real estate principles, finance, mathematics, appraisal and law. This course is designed to measure the knowledge and competence of the student. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RELE 2201 - Law of Agency


    (2:2:0) This course is a study of law of agency, including principal-agent and master-servant relationships, the authority of an agent, the termination of an agent’s authority, the fiduciary and other duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade practices, listing or buying procedures, and disclosure of an agency. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RELE 2231 - Real Estate Brokerage


    (2:2:0) This course is a study of law of agency, planning, and organization, operational policies and procedures, recruiting, selection and training of personnel, records and control, and real estate firm analysis and expansion criteria. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RNSG 1105 - Nursing Skills I


    (1:0:4) This is a study of the concepts and principles essential for demonstrating competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. It is designed to familiarize the learner with the role of the associate degree nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1513 and RNSG 1160. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
  
  • RNSG 1115 - Health Assessment


    (1:1:0) This course provides the development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive health assessment within a legal/ethical framework. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Note: This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
  
  • RNSG 1144 - Nursing Skills II


    (1:0:4) This is a study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform intermediate or advanced skills; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Note: This course lends itself to a blocked approach. It is designed to expose the learner with the role of the associate degree nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1513 and RNSG 1160.
  
  • RNSG 1146 - Legal and Ethical Issues for Nurses


    (1:1:0) This course is a study of the laws and regulations related to the provision of safe and effective professional nursing care with attention given to the development of a framework for addressing ethical issues. Topics also include confidentiality, the Nursing Practice Act, professional boundaries, ethics, and health care legislation. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. Student self-assessment of ability to function within each of the nursing roles is encouraged in order to help each student become accountable and responsible for professional, personal, ethical, and legal growth and development within the practice of nursing. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RNSG 1160 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Foundations


    (1:0:4) A basic health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, or gain experience managing work flow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical profession (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. The student will apply didactic content related to the care of adult clients/families in a variety of settings within the community. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1513, RNSG 1105 and RNSG 1144.
  
  • RNSG 1172 - Local Needs in Nursing-Alternative Therapies in Health Care


    (1:1:0)Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course holistically explores the theory, practice and patterns of usage of alternative health care therapies of individuals, families and communities. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RNSG 1173 - Local Needs in Nursing-Genetics


    (1:1:0) This course addresses recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. The course includes a brief review of the molecular components of genetics, modes of inheritance and the impact of the Human Genome Project on nursing practice. Specific genetic conditions will be studied to include the mode of inheritance, as well as prognosis and treatment alternatives. A great deal of time will be spent exploring the legal and ethical implication of Human Genetics. Through the three roles of nursing, the student will develop a broad base of knowledge for dealing with the surrounding world. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RNSG 1271 - Local Needs in Nursing–ACLS


    This course addreses recently identified current events, skill knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.  The ACLS course presents the skills and didactic information needed to handle a cardiac arrest, events that may lead to a cardiac arrest, and events that follow a cardiac arrest.  Persons who successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of this American Heart Associaton course are eligible to receive ACLS certification.  This course is open to Advanced Placement ADN students and 4th semester ADN students.    Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • RNSG 1412 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing and Child Rearing Family


    (4:4:0) This course is a study of the concepts related to the provision of nursing care for childbearing and child rearing families; application of systematic problem-solving processes and critical thinking skills, including a focus on the childbearing family during preconception, prenatal, antepartum, neonatal, and postpartum periods and the child rearing family from birth to adolescence; and competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: RNSG 1513, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1160, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1441, RNSG 2460, RNSG 2313, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420 with a grade of “C” or better in each. Note: This course lends itself to a blocked approach. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2462.
  
  • RNSG 1441 - Common Concepts of Adult Health


    (4:4:1) This course is a study of the general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families in structured settings with common medical-surgical health care needs related to each body system. Emphasis is on knowledge, judgement, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. It places increased emphasis on critical thinking/problem solving activities and application of a systematic process to provide goal directed care to adult clients, families, and/or groups across the lifespan. Key concepts related to pharmacology, nutrition, gerontology, growth and development, and cultural perspectives will be integrated throughout the course. The roles of the nurse will provide the framework for continued focus on professional values and expectations regarding ethical/legal responsibility, accountability, collaboration, delegation, and advocacy. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: RNSG 1513, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1160, PSYC 2314 with a grade of “C” or better. Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2460.
  
  • RNSG 1443 - Complex Concepts of Adult Health


    (4:4:1) This course integrates previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession in the care of adult clients/families in structured health care settings with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with each body system. Emphasis is on knowledge, judgement, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Developmental, physiological, and psychosocial changes of the older adult in regard to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration are emphasized. Concepts of pharmacology, nutrition, gerontology, growth and development, and cultural aspects are integrated throughout the course. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: RNSG 1513, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1260, RNSG 1441, RNSG 2460, BIOL 2402, and BIOL 2420 with grade of “C” or better. Note: This course lends itself to a blocked approach. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2461.
  
  • RNSG 1513 - Foundations for Nursing Practice


    (5:4:4) This course is an introduction to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Topics include but are not limited to the fundamental concepts of nursing practice, the history of professional nursing, a systematic framework for decision-making, mechanisms of disease, the needs and problems that nurses help patients manage, and basic psychomotor skills. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, judgement, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. RNSG 1513 involves the development of basic nursing principles essential in caring for the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual needs of clients/families and/or groups. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: CHEM 1406, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301, BIOL 2401 with a grade of “C” or better in each. Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1205 and RNSG 1160.
  
  • RNSG 2121 - Management of Client Care


    (1:1:0) This course is an exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the role of the nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. It includes application of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Utilization of the nursing and management processes through critical thinking and problem-solving activities to emphasize accountability, collaboration, delegation and advocacy. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: RNSG 1105, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1160, RNSG 1441, RNSG 1513, RNSG 2313, RNSG 2460, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420 with a grade of “C” or better in each.
  
  • RNSG 2260 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Transition


    (2:0:6) This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional/instructor. The student will apply didactic content related to the care of the adult clients/families in a variety of settings within the community. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2307.
  
  • RNSG 2261 - Clinical (RN Training) Mental Health Nursing


    (2:0:8) This course is a health- elated work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional/instructor. This course focuses on the integration and application of knowledge and skills in working with clients/families, groups and communities experiencing or at risk for experiencing psychosocial/ spiritual stressors. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 8
  
  • RNSG 2307 - Transition to Nursing Practice


    (3:2:2) This course is an introduction to selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession. It contains a review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skill and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: CHEM 1406, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301, BIOL 2401 with a grade of “C” or better in each. Note: This course lends itself to a blocked approach. RNSG 2307 includes a review of nursing theory and nursing skills, problem solving, critical thinking and the nursing process applied to clients/families in a variety of settings in the community. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2260.
  
  • RNSG 2313 - Mental Health Nursing


    (3:3:1) Content includes applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework when working with populations at risk for psychosocial/ spiritual disharmony and populations with complex psychosocial/spiritual needs in a variety of settings and across the lifespan. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: RNSG 1513, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1115 and RNSG 1160 with a grade of “C” or better. Note: This course presents principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of clients and their families. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
  
  • RNSG 2460 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Common Concepts


    (4:0:16) This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional/instructor. The student will apply didactic content related to the care of adult clients/families in a variety of settings within the community. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 16 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1441.
  
  • RNSG 2461 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Complex Concepts of Adult Health


    (4:0:16) This course provides a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional/ instructor. Emphasis is placed on being accountable and responsible for appropriate nursing decisions in the provision of safe nursing care, and pursuing professional, personal, ethical, and legal growth and development. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 16 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1443.
  
  • RNSG 2462 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Maternal/Child


    (4:0:16) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional/instructor. This course focuses on the learner applying knowledge about clients in the childbearing stages of life in a variety of clinical settings. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 16 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1412.
  
  • RSPT 1141 - Respiratory Home Care/Rehabilitation


    (1:1:1) This course covers respiratory home care/rehabilitation equipment, procedures, and patient education. It emphasizes treatment of patients in home care and alternate settings. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • RSPT 1160 - Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist


    (1:0:6) This course provides health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Note: Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
  
  • RSPT 1166 - Practicum (or Field Experience) -Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist


    (1:0:10) This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 10
  
  • RSPT 1207 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology


    (2:2:1) This course provides an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • RSPT 1227 - Applied Physics for Respiratory Care


    (2:2:0) This course reviews the theoretical and practical applications of mathematics and physics.  The course discusses the applicability and clinical utility of the modalities, techniques, procedures, equipment and diagnostic tests utilized in respiratory care as it relates to physics.  Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RSPT 1240 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology


    (2:2:1) This course provides an advanced presentation of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • RSPT 1261 - Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist


    (2:0:12) This is an introductory respiratory care work based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 12 Note: Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
  
  • RSPT 1325 - Respiratory Care Sciences


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of physics, mathematics, and chemistry as related to respiratory care. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RSPT 1331 - Respiratory Care Fundamentals II


    (3:2:4) This course provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care, including lung expansion therapy, postural drainage and percussion, artificial airways, manual resuscitation devices, suctioning, pulse oximetry, bedside spirometry, arterial sampling techniques and blood gas analysis and interpretation. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • RSPT 1429 - Respiratory Care Fundamentals I


    (4:3:4) This course provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care, including history, medical terms/symbols, medical/legal, infection control, vital signs, physical assessment, chest x-ray interpretation, medical gas therapy, oxygen analyzers, and humidity/aerosol therapy. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • RSPT 2130 - Examination Preparation


    (1:0:2) This course is a comprehensive review for selected respiratory care credentialing examinations. Test matrices and exam content areas for selected exams will be presented. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2
  
  • RSPT 2135 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support


    (1:1:1) This is a comprehensive course designed to develop the cognitive and psycho motor skills necessary for resuscitation of the infant and child. It includes strategies for preventing cardiopulmonary arrest and identification of high risk infants and children, and may include certification. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • RSPT 2147 - Specialties in Respiratory Care


    (1:1:1) This course covers emerging and specialty practices in respiratory care. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • RSPT 2210 - Cardiopulmonary Disease


    (2:2:1) This course provides a discussion of pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment, and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • RSPT 2239 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support


    (2:2:1) This is a comprehensive course designed to develop the cognitive and psycho motor skills necessary for resuscitation of the adult. It includes strategies for managing and stabilizing the cardiopulmonary arrested patient, and may include certification. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • RSPT 2314 - Mechanical Ventilation


    (3:2:2) This course includes in-depth coverage and application of therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate, spontaneous, and artificial ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. It also includes indications, complications, and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical ventilation, and emphasizes initiation, management, and weaning of ventilatory support. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
  
  • RSPT 2317 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of pharmacological principles/practices of drugs which affect the cardiopulmonary systems. This course has an emphasis on classification, route of administration, dosages/calculations and physiological interactions. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • RSPT 2325 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics


    (3:2:4)This course is a study of physical, radiological, hemodynamic, laboratory, nutritional, and cardiopulmonary diagnostic assessment of the pulmonary patient. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • RSPT 2353 - Neonatal/Pediatric Cardio-Pulmonary Care


    (3:3:1) This course covers advanced concepts of acute care, monitoring, and management as applied to the neonatal and pediatric patient. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • RSPT 2366 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist


    (3:0:24) This is an intermediate respiratory care course for practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24
  
  • RSPT 2367 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist


    (3:0:24) This is an advanced respiratory care course for practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24
  
  • SCIT 1318 - Applied Physics I


    (3:3:0) An introduction to physics for students who have limited backgrounds in science and mathematics. Topics include motion, solid mechanics and fluid mechanics, properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of human group behavior, including the forms which group life takes; relationships of groups to other groups; influence of groups on the individual and relationships of individuals to each other as members of groups. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SOCI 1306 - Current Social Problems


    (3:3:0) This course discusses the application of the principles of group behavior and organization to the analysis of problems in such basic social institutions as marriage and the family, the community, the economy, government, health and welfare, education, recreation, urban problems, and other issues. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the present-day marriage and family organization in the United States from the standpoint of social organization, social change, and social disorganization. Emphasis is placed upon courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern society. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SOCI 2306 - Human Sexuality


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of human sexuality. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SOCI 2320 - Minority Studies


    (3:3:0) This course examines the historical, economic, social and cultural development of minority groups. This course may include African-American, Mexican-American, Asian-American, and Native-American issues. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SOCI 2326 - Social Psychology


    (3:3:0) Study of individual behavior within the social environment, including socio-psychological processes, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relationships, and group processes. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SOCI 2336 - Criminology


    (3:3:0) This course includes current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment and rehabilitation. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SOCI 2339 - Juvenile Delinquency


    This is a study of individual behavior within the social environment.  This cours will include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes.  This course is cross-listed with PSYC 2318.  Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors contributing to the use and abuse of drugs in today’s society. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Welfare Institution


    (3:3:0) Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: SOCI 1301 or consent of instructor, introduction to the social welfare system: an examination of society’s response to human needs and social problems through development of voluntary and governmental social services
  
  • SPAN 1200 - Conversational Practicum


    (2:0:4) This course offers basic practice in comprehension and production of the spoken language.  This course is taken concurrently with SPAN 1305 and is offered only on the Texas Tech Campus. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • SPAN 1300 - Spanish Conversation


    (3:3:0) The aim of this course is the development of the student’s ability to speak and understand Spanish. Idiomatic expressions, such as are used in daily speech, and conversation in Spanish will be stressed. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note: This course may not be counted as part of the requirements for majors or minors in Spanish. It also may not fulfill the foreign language requirements at every transfer university.
  
  • SPAN 1301 - Spanish Conversation


    (3:3:0) A continuation of SPAN 1300. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: SPAN 1300.
  
  • SPAN 1305 - Intensive Spanish Review


    (3:3:0) This course is an intensive one-semester review of first year college Spanish. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Equivalent of two or more years of high school Spanish or consent of the instructor.
  
  • SPAN 1511 - Beginning Spanish I


    (5:4:2) This course is specifically designed for beginning Spanish students. The course includes a study of Spanish grammar and development of vocabulary. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 1511 and SPAN 1513.Students with two or more years of high school Spanish or significant Spanish-speaking background will be enrolled in SPAN 1512.
  
  • SPAN 1512 - Beginning Spanish II


    (5:4:2) A continuation of SPAN 1511, this course emphasizes continued language development and refinement, incorporating grammar through conversation and reading. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: SPAN 1511 with C or better or two years of high school Spanish. Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 1512 and SPAN 1514 or SPAN 1305.
  
  • SPAN 1513 - Beginning Spanish for Spanish Speakers


    (5:4:2) This beginning course emphasizes continued language development and refinement, incorporating grammar through conversation, reading and writing. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: Listening comprehension and verbal ability in Spanish. Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 1513 and SPAN 1511 or SPAN 1305.
  
  • SPAN 1514 - Beginning Spanish for Spanish Speakers


    (5:4:2) A continued language development and refinement, incorporating grammar through conversation, reading and writing. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: SPAN 1513 with a “C” or better. Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 1513 and SPAN 1511 or SPAN 1305. Instructor approval can be sought for previous or extensive language experience.
  
  • SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish


    (3:3:2) This course emphasizes continued language development and refinement incorporating grammar through extensive conversation and reading. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: SPAN 1512, SPAN 1305 or SPAN 1514 with a “C” or better. Note: Instructor approval can be sought for previous or extensive language experience.
  
  • SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish


    (3:3:2) A continuation of SPAN 2311, this course emphasizes continued language development and refinement incorporating grammar through extensive conversation, reading, and writing. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: SPAN 2311 with a “C” or better.
  
  • SPAN 2313 - Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speaking Students


    (3:2:2) This course emphasizes continued language development and refinement incorporating grammar through extensive conversation and reading. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: SPAN 1514 with a “C” or better. Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 2313 and SPAN 2311. Instructor approval can be sought for previous or extensive language experience.
  
  • SPAN 2314 - Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speaking Students


    (3:2:2) A continuation of SPANISH 2313, this course emphasizes continued language development and refinement incorporation grammar through extensive conversation, reading, and writing. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: SPAN 2313 with a “C” or better. Note: Credit will not be given for both span 2314 and SPAN 2312.
  
  • SPAN 2316 - Advanced Spanish


    (3:3:0) This course includes instruction in Spanish with practice in conversation, pronunciation, intonation, reading, and grammar. Emphasis is given in areas that deal with Spanish and Spanish-American culture. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: SPAN 2312.
  
  • SPAN 2317 - Advanced Spanish


    (3:3:0) A continuation of SPAN 2316. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: SPAN 2316.
  
  • SPAN 2389 - Academic Cooperative in Spanish


    (3:1:6) This program of instruction is designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the foreign language. In conjunction with the class seminar, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of Spanish. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Pre-requisite: Must have completed two semesters of sophomore-level Spanish and an assessment conference with the Spanish instructor.
  
  • SPCH 1144 - Forensic Workshop


    (1:1:3) Laboratory practice for participation in and judging of forensic activities, such as oral interpretation events, public address events, and dramatic presentations. Emphasis on the preparation of judges for speech and dramatic events. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Note: (Performance based)
  
  • SPCH 1145 - Forensic Workshop


    (1:1:3) Laboratory practice for participation in and judging of forensic activities, such as oral interpretation events, public address events, and dramatic presentations. Emphasis on the preparation of judges for speech and dramatic events. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Note: (Performance based)
  
  • SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication


    (3:3:0) This course is a beginning course in speech communication which clarifies general principles of communication common to all settings. The course applies communication concepts and skills improvements to intra personal, interpersonal and public speaking settings. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note: (Theory based)
  
  • SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking


    (3:3:0) Research, composition, organization, and delivery of speeches for various purposes and occasions with emphasis on listener analysis and informative and persuasive techniques. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 When Offered: F, S Note: (Performance based)
  
  • SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Speech


    (3:3:0) This course includes the basic principles of speech applied to communications in business and professional settings. The course emphasizes practice in the construction and delivery of various types of speaking situations and the application of interpersonal skills that occur in a business, organizational, or professional setting. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note: (Writing based)
  
  • SPCH 1342 - Voice and Diction


    (3:3:0) A physiological study of the mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation. Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note: (Performance based)
  
  • SPCH 2144 - Forensic Workshop


    (1:1:3) Laboratory practice for participation in and judging of forensic activities, such as oral interpretation events, public address events, and dramatic presentations. Emphasis on the preparation of judges for speech and dramatic events. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Note: (Performance based)
  
  • SPCH 2145 - Forensic Workshop


    (1:1:3) Laboratory practice for participation in and judging of forensic activities, such as oral interpretation events, public address events, and dramatic presentations. Emphasis on the preparation of judges for speech and dramatic events. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Note: (Performance based)
  
  • SPCH 2341 - Oral Interpretation


    (3:3:0) Designed to teach students to understand the full meaning of the printed page and to interpret that meaning sincerely and convincingly. Selections for reading include prose, poetry, and dramatic interpretations. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note: (Performance based)
  
  • SPCH 2389 - Academic Cooperative in Communication


    (3:1:6) This course includes an instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in communication. In conjunction with class seminars, the student will set up specific goals and objectives in the study of communication. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Pre-requisite: Assessment conference with the instructor and completion of at least one three-hour credit course in speech communication. Note: (Performance based)
  
  • SRGT 1244 - Technological Sciences for the Surgical Technologist


    (2:2:1) This course covers specialized surgical modalities. Areas covered include endoscopy, microsurgery, therapeutic surgical energies, and other integrated science technologies. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • SRGT 1301 - Medical Terminology


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, plurals, pronunciation, spelling, and the definitions of medical terms. Emphasis is on building a professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care field. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SRGT 1405 - Introduction to Surgical Technology


    (4:3:4) This course provides an orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, and patient care concepts. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • SRGT 1409 - Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques


    (4:3:4) This course provides an in-depth coverage of aseptic technique principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • SRGT 1442 - Surgical Procedures II


    (4:3:3) This course is an introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on surgical procedures related to the thoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/re constructive, EENT, cardiac and neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
  
  • SRGT 1541 - Surgical Procedures I


    (5:4:4) This course is an introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on surgical procedures related to the general, OB/GYN, genitourinary, and orthopedic surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • SRGT 1560 - Clinical-Surgical Technology/Technologist


    (5:0:24) This course is a basic, intermediate or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge or gain experience managing the work flow. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24 Note: Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional faculty or preceptor, generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. This is a basic clinical experience.
  
  • SRGT 2130 - Professional Readiness


    (1:1:0) This course is a transition into the professional role of the surgical technologist.  This course includes professional readiness for employment, attaining certification, and maintaining certification status.  A capstone experience may be included. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SRGT 2661 - Clinical-Surgical Technology/Technologist


    (6:0:20) This course is a basic, intermediate or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional faculty or preceptor, generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. This is an intermediate clinical experience. Semester Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 20 Note: Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional faculty or preceptor, generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. This is an intermediate clinical experience.
  
  • TECA 1303 - Families, School and the Community


    (3:3:0) This course provides a study of the child, family, community and schools. It includes parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse and current family life issues. The course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. The course requires students to participate in a minimum of 15 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children


    (3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the education of the young child. It includes developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities and current issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. The course requires students to participate in a minimum of 15 hours of field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. Descriptions Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child


    (3:3:0) This course examines factors impacting the well-being of young children, including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness and safety practices. It focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content is aligned with State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. The course requires students to participate in a minimum of 15 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of physical, emotional, social and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note: Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1167 is required for Child Development majors only.
  
  • TECM 1303 - Technical Calculations


    (3:3:0) This course provides a review of basic mathematics including whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. Converting to different units of measure (standard and/or metric) and other topics as required by specific businesses and industries will be covered This course will also include: Fundamentals and practical applications of Algebra, Plane Geometry, Geometric Figures, areas and volumes and Trigonometry. This course will not satisfy Associate Degree Math Requirements. However, this course will satisfy level one developmental Algebra remedial course requirements and some curriculum requirements for technical majors. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • TECM 1303 - Technical Mathematics


    (3:3:0) This course provides a review of basic mathematics including whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. Converting to different units of measure (standard and/or metric) and other topics as required by specific businesses and industries will be covered. This course will also include: Fundamentals and practical applications of Algebra, Plane Geometry, Geometric Figures, areas and volumes and Trigonometry. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note: This course will not satisfy Associate Degree Math Requirements. However, this course will satisfy level one developmental Algebra remedial course requirements and some curriculum requirements for technical majors.
  
  • VNSG 1116 - Nutrition


    (1:1:0) This course is an introduction to nutrients, their role in proper growth and development and the maintenance of health. The course will also introduce modification of diet for disease conditions. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
  
  • VNSG 1119 - Professional Development


    (1:1:0) This course will study the importance of professional growth. The topics will include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the multidisciplinary health care team, professional organizations and continuing education. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
 

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