2017-2018 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses
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The State of Texas has developed a common course numbering system for all college courses. These numbers are used in identifying courses that transfer freely among public community colleges and universities.
Courses are designated by an abbreviated name and number along with a descriptive title. The name used designates the instructional area in which the course is offered. The course number is a four-digit number in which the first digit designates the academic level of the course. A first digit of 1 designates an introductory-level credit course, and a first digit of 2 designates an intermediate or advanced-level credit course. A first digit of 0 designates a developmental (compensatory) course which cannot be applied toward either the required or elective hours for an associate degree or certificate.
All courses taught at South Plains College are listed in this section. In the course description, certain information is placed in parenthesis following the course title. The first figure in the parentheses indicates the semester hours of credit for the course; the second figure indicated the number of lecture hours per week attended by a student enrolled in the course; and the third figure indicates the number of hours per week during which the student is in laboratory, practice session or other instructional activity related to the course. For example, (4:3:3) following the listing for Biology 1411 General Botany means that the course carries 4 semester hours of credit, that 3 hours per week are spent in lecture, and 3 hours per week are spent in laboratory.
Some courses will also have a designation indicating the semester in which the course is offered. “F” indicates Fall, “S” indicates Spring, “S1” indicates First Summer Session, “S2” indicates Second Summer Session, and “Su” indicates either Summer Session.
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PSYT 1374 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Services
(3:3:0) An introduction to the philosophical approach of comprehensive rehabilitation services. Topics include patient-environment interaction, characteristics of disability, evaluation and treatment, and exploration of the array of rehabilitation services. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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PSYT 1375 - Race and Ethnic Relationships
(3:3:0) The study of race and ethnic relationship in the United States. Topics include intergroup relationships, within ranking systems, dominant subordinate groups, and long range consequences of ethnic interrelations. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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PSYT 1429 - Interviewing and Communication Skills
(4:3:3) This course involves the development of the basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Topics include counseling techniques such as intake interviewing, relationship building, problem identification and resolution. Emphasis importance of effective oral communications. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
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PSYT 2303 - Social Psychology
(3:3:0) A study of social perception, social influence, and social relations on individual and group interactions. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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PSYT 2331 - Abnormal Psychology
(3:3:0) This course is a study of the theories and processes involved in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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PSYT 2335 - Family Systems
(3:3:0) This course examines the American family from historical and modern perspectives. Emphasis on current issues regarding structures of relationships. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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PTHA 1301 - The Profession of Physical Therapy
(3:3:0) Introduction to the profession of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MATH 1314, ENGL 1301, HUMA, VNSG 14
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PTHA 1321 - Pathophysiology for the Physical Therapy Assistant
(3:3:0) Study of the pathophysiology of diseases/conditions commonly encountered in physical therapy. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MATH 1314, ENGL 1301, HUMA, VNSG 1420, PTHA 1301, PTHA 1405, PTHA 1413
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PTHA 1405 - Basic Patient Care Skills
(4:3:3) The application of basic patient handling, functional skills, communication, and selected data collection techniques. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: MATH 1314, ENGL 1301, HUMA, VNSG 1420
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PTHA 1413 - Functional Anatomy
(4:3:3) Relationship of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems to normal and abnormal movement. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: Math 1314, Engl 1301; HUMA; VNSG 1420
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PTHA 1431 - Physical Agents
(4:2:4) Biophysical principles, physiological effects, intervention efficacy and application of physical agents. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MATH 1314, ENGL 1301,HUMA, VNSG 1420, PTHA 1301, PTHA 1405, PTHA 1413, PSYS 1410,PTHA 2260, PTHA 1321
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PTHA 2250 - Current Concepts in Physical Therapy
(2:2:0) This course focuses on current concepts, skills, and knowledge in the provision of physical therapy services. Includes enhancement of professional development. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301;PTHA 1321; PTHA 1405;PTHA 1513;PTHA 1531;PTHA 2509; A&P I & II
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PTHA 2260 - Clinical-Physical Therapist Assistant I
(2:0:8) 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. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: MATH 1314, ENGL 1301, HUMA, VNSG 1420, PTHA 1301, PTHA 1405, PTHA 1413
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PTHA 2339 - Professional Issues
(3:3:0) A capstone course which engages the student in the discussion of professional issues and behaviors related to clincial practice and which prepares the student for transition into the workforce. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MATH 1314, ENGL 1301, HUMA, VNSG 1420, PTHA 1301, PTHA 1405, PTHA 1413, PSYS 1410, PTHA 2260, PTHA 1321, PSYC 2314, PTHA 2409, PTHA 1431, & PTHA 2435.
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PTHA 2409 - Therapeutic Exercise
(4:2:4) Concepts, principles, and application of techniques related to therapeutic exercise and functional training. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: Prerequisites: Math 1314; ENGL 1301, HUMA; VNSG 1420; PTHA 1301; PTHA 1405; PTHA 1413; PTHA 2260; PTHA 1321.
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PTHA 2435 - Rehabilitation Techniques
(4:2:4) Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary disorders. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: Math 1314; ENGL 1301, HUMA; VNSG 1420; PTHA 1301; PTHA 1405; PTHA 1413; PSYS 1410; PTHA 2260; PTHA 1321
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PTHA 2461 - Clinical-Physical Therapist Assistant II
(4:0:20) 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. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 20 Pre-requisite: PTHA 1301;PTHA 1321; PTHA 1405; PTHA 1513; PTHA 1531; PTHA 2509; PTHA 2260; PTHA 2535; PTHA 2250; A&P I-II
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PTHA 2562 - Clinical-Physical Therapist Assistant III
(5:0:20) 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. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 20 Pre-requisite: MATH 1314, ENGL 1301, HUMA, VNSG 1420, PTHA 1301, PTHA 1405, PTHA1413, PTHA 2260, PSYS 1410, PTHA 1321, PSYC 2314, PTHA 2409, PTHA 1431, PTHA 2435
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PTRT 1324 - Petroleum Instrumentation
(3:2:2) Study of instruments, instrument systems, terminology, process variables, and control loops as used in a petroleum enviornment. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
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RADR 1213 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging I
(2:2:0) This course focuses on radiographic imaging quality and effects of exposure variables. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Acceptance to program.
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RADR 1266 - Practicum-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
(2:0:16) This course consists of practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 16 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty. Note: Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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RADR 1309 - Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care
(3:3:0) This course focuses on an overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, and introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the program and to the health care system. Patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skill and basic pahmacology are also included. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Acceptance to program.
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RADR 1360 - Clinical-Radiographic Technology/Science-Radiographer
(2:0:168) This course is a health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specalized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 168 Pre-requisite: Acceptance to the program.
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RADR 1411 - Basic Radiographic Procedures
(4:3:4) This course is an introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: Acceptance to program.
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RADR 2235 - Radiologic Technology Seminar
(3:0:48) This is a capstone course that focuses on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 48 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
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RADR 2301 - Intermediate Radiographic Procedures
(3:2:2) This course is a continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment and the evaluation of images for proper demonstration of the anatomy. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
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RADR 2305 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging II
(3:3:0) This course focuses on radiographic imaging technique formulation. It also looks at equipment quality control, image quality assurance and the synthesis of all variables in image production. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
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RADR 2309 - Radiographic Imaging Equipment
(3:3:0) This course is a study of the equipment and physics of x-ray production. This includes basic x-ray circuits. The course also examines the relationship of conventional and digital equipment components to the imaging process. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
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RADR 2313 - Radiation Biology and Protection
(3:3:0) This course focuses on the effects of radiation exposure on biological systems. It includes typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive exposure. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Acceptance to the program.
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RADR 2333 - Advanced Medical Imaging
(3:3:0) This course focuses on specialized imaging modalities. It includes concepts and theories of equipment operations and their integration for medical diagnosis. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty.
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RADR 2366 - Practicum-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
(3:0:24) This course focuses on 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 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty. Note: This is an advanced practicum. Direct and indirect supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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RADR 2367 - Practicum-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
(3:0:24) This course focuses on 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 Pre-requisite: Approval of program faculty. Note: This is an advanced practicum. Direct and indirect supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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RBPT 2345 - Onsite Power Generation and Renewable Energy
(3:2:4) Pre-requisite: FCEL 1305. A study in the applicaton of residential onsite power generation with an emphasis on renewable energy. Includes systems that produce electrical energy and thermal energy. Also covers determination of residential energy loads and their comparison to onsite power generation and an exploration of off-grid, on-grid, net-zero, and distributed applications. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
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RBTC 1305 - Robotic Fundamentals
(3:2:3) This course provides an introduction to flexible robots/automation. Topics include installation, repair, maintenance, and development of flexible robotic manufacturing systems. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3
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READ 0301 - College Reading Strategies
(3:3:0) Preparation for college-level reading and studying, including vocabulary development, understanding implied ideas and details, identifying author’s purpose, point of view and intended meaning, analyzing relationships, critical reasoning for evaluation, and study skills. Credit will not satisfy graduation requirements, but will satisfy developmental reading requirements for TSI purposes. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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READ 1314 - Technical and Scientific Reading
(3:3:0) This course is designed for students who need to read and understand scientific and technical books. Areas of study within the course include: technical terminology, analysis of technical/scientific writing, use of logical patterns such as cause-effect, classification, comparison, and contrast to understand key technical points, use of illustrations, study skills for technical course work, use of computer tools for communication, and development of advanced reading skills. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: College-level reading (a passing score on the placement reading test) or consent of the instructor.
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RELE 1200 - Contract Forms and Addenda
(2:2:0) This course covers promulgated contract forms, which shall include but is not limited to unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated forms, commission rules governing use forms and case studies involving use of forms. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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RELE 1203 - Real Estate Appraisal
(2:2:0) This course is a study of the central purposes and functions of an appraisal, social and economic determinants of value, appraisal case studies, cost, market data and income approaches to value estimates, final correlations, and reporting. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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RELE 1207 - Real Estate Investments
(2:2:0) This course covers characteristics of real estate investments. It includes techniques of investment analysis, time-valued money discounted and non-discounted investment criteria, leverage, tax shelters, depreciation and applications to property tax. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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RELE 1209 - Real Estate Law
(2:2:0) This course provides a study of the legal concepts of real estate, land description, real property rights, estates in land, contracts, conveyances, encumbrances, foreclosures, recording procedures, and evidence of title. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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RELE 1211 - Law of Contracts
(2:2:0) This course covers elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, statute of frauds, specific performance and remedies for breach, unauthorized practice of law, commission rules relating to use of adopted forms, and owner disclosure requirements. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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RELE 1215 - Property Management
(2:2:0) This course is the study of the role of the property manager, landlord policies, operational guidelines, leases, lease negotiations, tenant relations, maintenance, reports, habitability laws, and Fair Housing Act. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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RELE 1219 - Real Estate Finance
(2:2:0) This course is an overview of monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative financial instruments, equal credit opportunity laws affecting mortgage lending, and the state housing agency. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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RELE 1221 - Real Estate Marketing
(2:2:0) This course is a study of real estate professionalism and ethics, characteristics of successful salespersons, time management and psychology of marketing, listing procedures, advertising, negotiating, and closing financing, and the Deceptive Trade Practice Act. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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RELE 1225 - Real Estate Mathematics
(2:2:0) This course covers basic arithmetic skills. It also covers mathematical logic, percentages, interest, time value of money, depreciation, and amortization, proration, and estimation of closing statements. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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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
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RELE 1335 - Real Estate Construction
(3:3:0) This course is a study of basic principles of design and construction of real estate properties including cost estimates and permitting requirements. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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RNSG 1105 - Nursing Skills I
(1:0:4) Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform basic nursing skills for the adult patient; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. It is designed to provide the student with an overview of nursing and the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. The student will identify concepts for the provision of nursing care; describe the roles of the nurse in the delivery of comprehensive care; describe the use of a systematic problem-solving process; and utilize critical thinking skills. Lab is required. This course is designed to provide the learner with basic knowledge and skills to function within the roles of nursing (provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession). RNSG 1105 involves the development of basic nursing skills essentials in caring for the individual who is influenced by genetic inheritance, life experiences, and cultural background and is a part of a larger community. The learner will develop observational, communicative, and technical skills. This course allows for basic safe and effective nursing principles and skills to be demonstrated in practical applications in a variety of settings to the adult client experiencing stressors of illness. 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.
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RNSG 1115 - Health Assessment
(1:1:0) Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive nursing health assessment within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Topics include knowledge, skills and professional values. Through classroom and interactive experiences the student explores basic concepts and skills related to physical assessment of diverse clients. The student will describe the components of a comprehensive health assessment and demonstrate competency performing an adult physical assessment. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Note: This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
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RNSG 1144 - Nursing Skills II
(1:0:4) Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform intermediate or advanced nursing skills for the adult patient; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Overview of nursing and the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. The student will identify concepts for the provision of nursing care; describe the roles of the nurse in the delivery of comprehensive care; describe the use of a systematic problem-solving process; and utilize critical thinking skills. Lab is required. This course is designed to provide the learner with basic knowledge and skills to function within the three roles of nursing (provider of care, manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession). RNSG 1144 involves the development of basic nursing skills essentials in caring for the individual who is influenced by genetic inheritance, life experiences, and cultural background and is a part of a larger community. The learner will develop observational, communicative, and technical skills. This course allows for basic safe and effective nursing principles and skills to be demonstrated in practical applications in a variety of settings to the adult client experiencing stressors of illness.
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.
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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
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RNSG 1160 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Foundations
(1:0:4) 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. A method of instruction providing detailed education, practice and work-based experience and direct patient/care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning outcomes are developed for each course by the faculty. On site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Courses may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Overview of nursing and the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. RNSG 1160 involves the application of basic nursing principles essential in caring for the individual who is influenced by genetic inheritance life experiences and cultural background and is part of a larger community. College laboratory and clinical agency experiences offer opportunities for the beginning skill practice and application of classroom learning applied to the adult client experiencing stressors of illness. These experiences include the students’ application of nursing process, communication, teaching/learning, pharmacology, nutrition, safety, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, delegating, referrals, cost effectiveness, quality care, ethical/legal practice, self awareness/self monitoring and client advocacy. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1513, RNSG 1105 and RNSG 1144.
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RNSG 1209 - Introduction to Nursing
(2:2:0) This course provides an overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, member of the health care team, patient safety advocate, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Topics include nursing history, knowledge, judgment, theory, research, interprofessional roles, skills, professional values with a legal/ethical framework, and professional writing using the American Psychological Association (APA) format. This does not fulfill any Associate Degree Nursing Program requirements. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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RNSG 1412 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing and Child Rearing Family
(4:4:0) RNSG 1412 is the study of the concepts related to the provision of nursing care for childbearing and childrearing families within the four roles of nursing (member of the profession, provider of patient- centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the health care team ). This course includes the application of systematic problem-solving processes and critical thinking skills, including a focus on the childbearing family during the perinatal periods and the childbearing family from birth to adolescence. Upon completion of this course, the student will show competency in knowledge, judgment, skill and professional values within a legal/ethical framework focused on childbearing and childrearing families. Supportive foundation knowledge needed to care for the childbearing/childrearing individual, family and community includes physical and emotional aspects of nursing care, integrating developmental, nutritional, and pharmacological concepts. Additionally, essential in success are concepts of communication, safety, legal ethical issues, current technology, economics, humanities and biological, social and behavioral sciences. This course must be taken and passed concurrently with RNSG 2462. 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.
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RNSG 1413 - Foundations for Nursing Practice
(4:3:4) Introduction to the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care , patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. The mechanisms of disease and the needs and problems that can arise are discussed and how the nursing process helps manage the patient through these issues. Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. RNSG 1413 involves the development of basic nursing principles essential in caring for the individual who is influenced by genetic inheritance, life experiences and cultural background and is part of a larger community. The student will develop observational, and communication skills. Emphasis is placed on the unifying concepts of basic human needs, roles of the nurse and nursing practice. The focus is on the client in a state of homeostasis with attention to interruptions, caused by common stressors that prevent need attainment. College laboratory and clinical agency experiences offer opportunities for beginning nursing practice and application of classroom learning applied to the adult client experiencing stressors of illness. Through classroom and laboratory/clinical experiences the student explores basic concepts and skills related to nursing process, communication, safety, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, delegating, referrals, cost effectiveness, quality care, ethical/legal practice, self awareness/self monitoring and client advocacy. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: Prerequisite: ENGl 1301, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2314 with a “C” or better.
Co-requisite: Corequisite: RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1160.
Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1105 and RNSG 1144 and RNSG 1160.
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RNSG 1441 - Common Concepts of Adult Health
(4:4:1) RNSG 1441 builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in RNSG courses 1513,1105, 1144, 1160, and 1115. It focuses on common health problems requiring physical and emotional support to clients/families and/or groups experiencing stressors. A person is viewed as a holistic individual who interacts constantly with the environment. Increased emphasis is placed on critical thinking/problem solving and the effects of stressors on clients/families and/or groups. Pharmacology, nutrition, gerontology, growth and development and cultural perspectives are integrated throughout the course. The student will continue to develop skills necessary to make appropriate nursing practice decisions by using clinical data and current literature including evidence based practice information in conjunction with the nursing process. RNSG 1441 presents the theory of clinical nursing as applied to the adult client seeking to “…maintain or regain balance as the individual moves along a continuum towards positive outcomes” (SPC ADNP Philosophy). The course is designed to prepare the student to assess, analyze, plan, intervene and evaluate the nursing care of adult clients/families and/or groups emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Through laboratory and selected clinical experiences (offered in the concurrent course of RNSG 2460) the student will learn to function effectively as a member of the health care team by applying the nursing process and principles of teaching/learning appropriate to nursing care of individual clients/families and/or groups. Continuing emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse as a Provider of Patient Centered Care, Member of the Health Care Team, Patient Safety Advocate and, Member of the Profession. The student will access appropriate referral sources in order to utilize resources within the community to meet the various needs of individual clients/families and/or groups. Students will evaluate their own strengths and needs related to personal and professional growth and development. This will enhance their ability to make required behavioral modifications and apply appropriate ethical and legal principles of practice in order to serve as a health care advocate for clients/families and/or groups. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. 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.
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RNSG 1443 - Complex Concepts of Adult Health
(4:4:1) RNSG 1443 is a medical-surgical nursing course which focuses on the provision of direct, assigned, and delegated safe nursing care for clients, families, and/or groups throughout the life span. Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of the health care team, and member of the profession in the care of adult patients and families with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with body systems. Emphasis on complex knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Further, emphasis is placed on the developmental, physiological, and psychosocial changes of the older adult in regard to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Concepts of pharmacology, nutrition, gerontology, growth and development, and cultural aspects are integrated throughout the course. Integration of the five steps of the nursing process, effective communication skills, and teaching-learning techniques enables the student to develop problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Thus, the student utilizes knowledge, skills, clinical data, and current literature to meet needs of clients, families, and/or groups and to make appropriate nursing decisions. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. In addition, the course, RNSG 1443, will promote the nurse as an advocate who can evaluate the effectiveness of community resources, coordinate referral sources, and coordinate health care teams in the delivery of care on the general hospital floor, critical care units, and/or community settings. Further, the course will encourage student self assessment to enhance each as a member of the professional, personal, ethical, and legal growth and development within the practice of nursing. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2461. 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.
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RNSG 2121 - Professional Nursing: Leadership & Management
(1:1:0) Exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the roles of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of a profession. Includes application of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal / ethical framework. Utilization of the nursing and management processes through critical thinking and problem-solving activities will help emphasize accountability, collaboration, delegation and advocacy and will help the student in making appropriate decisions. Nursing inquiry, synthesis of ideas, and completion of projects will inspire new directions for the nursing profession. 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.
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RNSG 2130 - Professional Nursing Review and Licensure Preparation
(1:1:0) This course will present a review of concepts required for licensure examination and entry into the practice of professional nursing. Included is the application of National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits, and remediation. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
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RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing
(2:2:1) RNSG 2213 integrates the principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities as they relate to providing nursing care to patients and their families suffering from mental illnesses. The course is designed to provide the learner with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to function within the four roles of nursing which include: Member of the profession; Provider of patient-centered care; Patient safety advocate; and Member of the health care team. RNSG 2213 is a foundational course which utilizes classroom instruction, active learning, and role-play as tools to educate the student about nursing roles as they apply to patients/families across the life span and to persons who are receiving care as inpatients in psychiatric facilities as well as in various community settings. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1
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RNSG 2260 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Adaptation
(2:0:6) 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. A method of instruction providing detailed education, practice and work-based experience and direct patient care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning outcomes are developed for each course by the faculty. On site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. College laboratory and clinical agency experiences offer opportunities for nursing skill practice and application of classroom learning applied to the adult client experiencing bio-psycho-socio-spiritual stressors of illness. Through classroom and laboratory/clinical experiences the student explores basic concepts and skill related to nursing process, communication, teaching/learning, pharmacology, nutrition, safety, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, delegating, referrals, cost effectiveness, quality care, ethical/legal practice, self awareness/self monitoring and client advocacy. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2307. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2307.
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RNSG 2261 - Clinical (RN Training) Mental Health Nursing
(2:0:8) RNSG 2261 integrates the principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities as they relate to providing nursing care to patients and their families suffering from mental illnesses. The course is designed to provide the learner with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to function within the four roles of nursing which include: Member of the profession; Provider of patient-centered care; Patient safety advocate; and Member of the health care team. RNSG 2261 is a clinical-based course which applies classroom knowledge acquired in the preceding foundational course (RNSG 2313) in the various psychiatric clinical settings that include inpatient psychiatric care as well as community-based services. Students are active participants and observers of various mental health nursing roles as they apply to patients and families across the life span. Students in the psychiatric settings are under the direct supervision of faculty members who are experienced in the specialty of mental health nursing. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 8
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RNSG 2307 - Adaptation to Role of Professional Nurse
(3:2:2) Pre-requisites: CHEM 1406, PSYC 2301, BIOL 2401, and ENGL 1301, with grades of “C” or better in each. RNSG 2307 is a leveling course designed to meet the needs of advanced-standing students. Selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Content also includes a review of nursing theory, nursing skills, problem solving, critical thinking, nursing process, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base and hyperalimentation, intravenous therapy. RNSG 2307 includes mathematics for medication administration. The course is designed to prepare the student to apply critical thinking and the nursing process to hospitalized clients/families and/or groups experiencing recurring common health problems and stress of illness. Curriculum concepts reflected throughout are: growth & development, nutrition, pharmacology, safety, delegation and assignment. Communication skills as well as ethical/legal implications are integrated throughout. The nurse as a professional is emphasized in the professional roles of nursing: provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs provides the model for nursing assessment of the adult client. Emphasis is also placed in critical thinking and the nursing process is applied to the adult experiencing the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual stressors of illness. Through simulated and actual experiences, the student learns to apply the nursing process to the adult client & to function in the three interrelated roles of nursing practice. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2260, RNSG 1115, & RNSG 2313. 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.
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RNSG 2460 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Common Concepts
(4:0:16) RNSG 2460 builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in RNSG courses 1513, 1105, 1144, 1160, and 1115. Taught concurrently with RNSG 1441, this course is a health related work-based learning experience that will provide the student with clinical experiences related to the care of clients/families and/or groups in hospital and community based settings. These experiences will enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical instructor. The selected experiences will develop the student’s ability to function within the four roles of nursing. Didactic content learned previously and concurrently in RNSG 1441 will be applied in the development, implementation and evaluation of care for clients/families and/or groups in a variety of settings. Clinical experiences will focus on common health problems requiring physical and emotional support to clients/families and/or groups experiencing stressors. Increased emphasis is placed on critical thinking/problem solving and the effects of stressors on clients/families and/or groups. Pharmacology, nutrition, gerontology, growth and development and cultural perspectives will be addressed on weekly plans of care developed by the student. The student will continue to develop skills necessary to make appropriate nursing practice decisions by using clinical data and evidence-based practice outcomes from current literature in conjunction with the nursing process. RNSG 2460 will present opportunities for the student to practice clinical nursing as applied to clients/families and/or groups seeking to “…maintain or regain balance as the individual moves along a continuum towards positive competencies” (SPC ADNP Philosophy). The course is designed to prepare the student to assess, analyze, plan, intervene and evaluate the nursing care of clients/families and/or groups emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Through selected clinical experiences the student will learn to function effectively as a Member of the Health Care Team ( one of the roles of a nurse as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing) by applying the nursing process and principles of teaching/learning appropriate to nursing care of individual clients/families and/or groups. Student grand rounds and pharmacology presentations developed by the student will contribute to development of teaching skills required to function in the professional world of nursing. Continuing emphasis is placed on development of skills within the additional three roles of the nurse, Provider of Patient Centered care, Patient Safety Advocate, and Member of the Profession. The student will access appropriate referral sources in order to utilize resources within the community to meet the various needs of individual clients/families and/or groups. Students will evaluate their own strengths and needs related to personal and professional growth and development. This will enhance their ability to make required behavioral modifications and apply appropriate ethical and legal principles of practice in order to serve as a health care advocate for clients/families and/or groups. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 16 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1441.
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RNSG 2461 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Complex Concepts of Adult Health
(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. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Emphasis is placed on the student functioning within the four roles of nursing, being accountable and responsible for appropriate nursing decisions in the provision of safe nursing care, and pursing professional, personal, ethical, and legal growth and development. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1443-Complex Concepts of Adult Health. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 16 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1443.
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RNSG 2462 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Maternal/Child
(4:0:16) RNSG 2462 is a health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. The specialized content of this course focuses on the concepts related to the provision of nursing care for childbearing and childrearing families within the four roles of nursing ( member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the health care team). This course includes the application of systematic problem-solving processes and critical thinking skills, including a focus on the childbearing family during the prenatal periods and the childbearing family from birth to adolescence. Upon completion of this course, the student will show competency in knowledge, judgement, skill and professional values within a legal/ethical framework focused on childbearing and childrearing families. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Supportive foundation knowledge needed to care for the childbearing/childrearing individual, family and community includes physical and emothional aspects of nursing care, integrating developmental, nutritional, and pharmacological concepts. Additionally, essential in success are concepts of communication, safety, legal ethical issues, current technology, eceonomics, humanities and biological, social and behavioral sciences. This course must be taken and passed concurrently with RNSG 1412. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 16 Note: This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1412.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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RSPT 1266 - Practicum (or Field Experience)-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
(2:0:24) This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 14
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RSPT 1267 - Practicum (or Field Experience)- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
(2:0:14) This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 14
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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
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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
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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
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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
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RSPT 2131 - Simulations in Respiratory Care
(1:1:0) Theory of clinical simulation examinations. Includes construction types, scoring, and mechanics of taking the computerized simulation examination. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
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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
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RSPT 2217 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology
(2:2:0) 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: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
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RSPT 2247 - Specialties in Respiratory Care
(2:2:1) This course covers emerging and specialty practices in respiratory care. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1
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RSPT 2266 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
(2:0:14) This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 14
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RSPT 2267 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
(2:0:15) This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 15
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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
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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
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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
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SCIT 1318 - Applied Physics I
(3:2:4) 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: 2 Lab Hours: 4
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SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology
(3:3:0) The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity,and deviance. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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SOCI 1306 - Social Problems
(3:3:0) Application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, and family problems. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family
(3:3:0) Sociological examination of marriage and family life including problems of courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern American society. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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SOCI 2306 - Human Sexuality
(3:3:0)
This course will provide an overview of the broad field of human sexuality. Topics will be covered from various perspectives -biological, psychological, sociological, and anthropological, The goal is for each student to learn factual, scientifically-based information that will provoke thought and contribute to the student’s own decision-making on sexual issues outside of the classroom. (Cross-listed as PYSC 2306) Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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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
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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
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SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work
(3:3:0) Development of the philosophy and practice of social work in the United States, survey of the fields and techniques of social work. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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SPAN 1411 - Beginning Spanish I
(4:3:3) This course includes basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within a cultural framework. Students will acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at the beginner level. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 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.
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SPAN 1412 - Beginning Spanish II
(4:3:3) Continued development of basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within a cultural framework. Students acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at the high beginner to low intermediate level. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: two years of high school Spanish or Beginning Spanish I (SPAN 1411). Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 1512 and SPAN 1514 or SPAN 1305.
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SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I
(3:3:2) The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of profciency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: Beginning Spanish II (SPAN 1412). Note: Instructor approval can be sought for previous or extensive language experience.
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