2021-2022 General Catalog 
    
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2021-2022 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

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.
 
  

  • 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 Pre-requisite: RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1413, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1160, RNSG 1441, RNSG 2460, RNSG 2213, RNSG 1443, RNSG 2461, RNSG 2261. 
  

  • RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing

    (2:2:1) This course 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 Pre-requisite: ENGL 1301, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2314, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1413, RNSG 1160
  

  • RNSG 2260 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Transition

    (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. Prerequisite:  ENGL 1301, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2420, & PSYC 2314.  Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6
  

  • RNSG 2261 - Clinical (RN Training) Mental Health Nursing

    (2:0:8) This course 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 2213) 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. Prerequisite:   Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: ENGL 1301, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2314, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1413, RNSG 1160, RNSG 1441, RNSG 2460, RNSG 2213. 
  

  • RNSG 2307 - Adaptation to Role of Professional Nurse

    (3:2:2) This 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.  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 2213.   Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: ENGL 1301, BIOL 2401, BIO 2420, PSYC 2314, with a grade of “C” or better.  This coure 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 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.This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1441.  Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 16 Pre-requisite: ENGL 1301, BIOL 2401, BIOL  2402, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2314, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1413, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1160.
  

  • 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.  Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 16 Pre-requisite: ENGL 1301, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2314, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1413, RNSG 1160, RNSG 1441, RNSG 2460, RNSG 2213.
  

  • 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 Pre-requisite: ENGL 1301, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2314, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1413, RNSG 1160, RNSG 1441, RNSG 2460, RNSG 2213, RNSG 1443, RNSG 2461, RNSG 2261.
  

  • 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 1167 - Practicum (or field experience) - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

    (1:0:7) 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: 7
  

  • RSPT 1201 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

    An introduction to the field of respiratory care. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1
  

  • RSPT 1207 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

    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 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
  

  • RSPT 1311 - Respiratory Care Procedures II

    Develops essential knowledge and skills of airway care and mechanical ventilation. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: RSPT 1410 Pre- or Corequisite: RSPT 1410
  

  • 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

    Continued development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
  

  • RSPT 1410 - Respiratory Care Procedures I

    Essential knowledge of the equipment and techniques used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary disease. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
  

  • RSPT 1429 - Respiratory Care Fundamentals I

    Introduction to respiratory care fundamentals. 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 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
  

  • 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 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
  

  • RSPT 2266 - 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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.  Ths 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
  

  • RSTO 1301 - Beverage Management

    (3:2:4)  A study of the beverage service of the hospitality industry including spirits, wines, beers, and non alcoholic beverages. Topics include purchasing, resource control, legislation, marketing, physical plant requirements, staffing, service, and the selection of wines to enhance foods. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
  

  • RSTO 1325 - Purchasing for Hospitality Operations

    (3:3:0)  Study of purchasing and inventory management of foods and other supplies to include development of purchase specifications, determination of order quantities, formal and informal price comparisons, proper receiving procedures, storage management, and issue procedures. Emphasis on product cost analysis, yields, pricing formulas, controls, and record keeping at each stage of the purchasing cycle. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • RTVB 2330 - Film and Video Editing

    (3:2:3)  This course provides instruction in digital media editing for the preparation and completion of shorts, trailers, documentaries, and features. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • SCIT 1313 - Workplace Microbiology

    A study of the identification and growth of microorganisms as pathogenic or non-pathogenic agents, including epidemiology.  Includes the detection of microbes and control of infectious agents in the workplace, emphasizing sanitation and asepsis. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1
  

  • 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
  

  • SCIT 1407 - Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    (4:3:3) An applied systematic study of the structure and function of the human body. Includes anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine. Emphasis on homeostasis.
  

  • 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 Note: This course satisfies a 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement.
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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 Note: This course satisfies a 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement.
  

  • SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies

    (3:3:0) This course studies minority-majority group relations, addressing their historical, cultural, social, economic, and institutional development in the United States. Both sociological and social psychological levels of analysis will be employed to discuss issues including experiences of minority groups within the context of their cultural heritage and tradition, as well as that of the dominant culture. Core concepts to be examined include (but are not limited to) social inequality, dominance/subordination, prejudice, and discrimination. Particular minority groups discussed may include those based on poverty, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion. 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 Note: This course satisfies a 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement.
  

  • 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 Note: This course satisfies a 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement.
  

  • 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
  

  • SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services

    (3:3:0) This course offers a historical and contemporary examination of legislation and resulting programs, policies, and services in the context of the social welfare system in the United States. Special attention is given to the political, economic, environmental, and social conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered. (SOCW 2362 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.) Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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) with a C or better
  

  • 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) with a C or better Note: Instructor approval can be sought for previous or extensive language experience.
  

  • SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II

    (3:3:2) A continuation of SPAN 2311, this course emphasizes the consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level.  Futher development of proficiency 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: Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 2311). 
  

  • 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: This course satisfies a 090 Institutional Option Core Curriculum requirement for Oral Communication.
  

  • 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 Note: This course satisfies a 090 Institutional Option Core Curriculum requirement for Oral Communication.
  

  • SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication

    (3:3:0) Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication

    (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: This course satisfies a 090 Institutional Option Core Curriculum requirement for Oral Communication.
  

  • 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 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 1291 - Special Topics in Surgical/Operating Room Technician

    (2:2:0) Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.  This course offers a comprehensive review for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certification Exam. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • 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, ENT, 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 16 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 16 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 16 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 1301 - Industrial Mathematics

    (3:3:0) Math skills applicable to industrial occupations. Includes fraction and decimal manipulation, measurement, percentage, and problem solving techniques for equations and ratio/proportion applications. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • VNSG 1133 - Growth and Development

    (1:1:0) This course is the study of the basic aspects of growth and development throughout the life span.  Focus is on the growth and development of the individual’s body, mind, and personality as influenced by the environment.  Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • VNSG 1171 - IV Therapy

    (1:1:0) This course discusses intravenous therapy, including types of intravenous devices and various types of therapy, complications of intravenous therapy and venipuncture techniques. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
  

  • VNSG 1219 - Leadership and Professional Development

    (2:2:0) This course is the study of the importance of professional growth.  Topics include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations, and continuing education.  Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • VNSG 1222 - Vocational Nursing Concepts

    (2:2:0) This course is an introduction to the nursing profession, its responsibilities and its legal and ethical issues in nursing practice.  This course will also deal with concepts related to the physical, emotional, and psychosocial self-care of the learner/professional.  Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • VNSG 1260 - Clinical-Practical Nursing (LPN Training)

    (2:0:6) Prerequisites : Admission to the VN program. Corequisites : Dependent on the campus of enrollment. 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. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6
  

  • VNSG 1301 - Mental Health and Mental Illness

    (3:3:0) This course is the study of personality development, human needs, common mental mechanisms, and factors influencing mental health and mental illness.  It includes common mental disorders and related therapy.  Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • VNSG 1330 - Maternal/Neonatal Nursing

    (3:3:0) This course addresses the utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. This course places emphasis on the bio-psycho-socio-cultural needs of the family during the phases of pregnancy, childbirth, and the neonatal period. This course also includes the study of abnormal conditions that might be found in each phase. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
  

  • VNSG 1334 - Pediatrics

    (3:3:0) This course focuses on the study of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease.  Emphasis is placed on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process.  Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • VNSG 1400 - Nursing in Health and Illness I

    (4:3:3) This course is an introduction to the general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the patient across the life span, and therapeutic nursing interventions.  Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
  

  • VNSG 1402 - Applied Nursing Skills I

    (4:2:7) This course is an introduction to an application of primary nursing skills. Emphasis is given to the utilization of the nursing process and related scientific principles. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 7 Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
  

  • VNSG 1409 - Nursing in Heath and Illness II

    (4:3:2) This course is an introduction to the health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions.  Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2
  

  • VNSG 1420 - Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health

    (4:4:0) This course is an introduction to the normal structure and function of the body, including an understanding of the relationship of body systems in maintaining homeostasis. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0
  

  • VNSG 2410 - Nursing in Health and Illness III

    (4:3:2) This course is a continuation of Nursing in Health & Illness II.  Further study of medical-surgical health problems of the patient including concepts of mental illness.  It incorporates the knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2
  

  • VNSG 2661 - Clinical-Practical Nursing (LPN Training)

    (6:0:24) Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of first semester VNSG courses specific to each campus. Corequisites: Determined by campus of enrollment. 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. Semester Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24
  

  • VNSG 2662 - Clinical-Practical Nursing (LPN Training)

    (6:0:21) Prerequisites: Completion of first and second semester VNSG courses specific to each campus. Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment. 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. Semester Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 21
  

  • WIND 1300 - Introduction to Wind Energy

    (3:2:2) Introduction of wind technology, wind farm design, and wind power delivery. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
  

  • WIND 2310 - Wind Turbine Materials and Electro-Mechanical Equipment

    (3:2:2) This course provides identification and analysis of the components and systems of wind turbines.      Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: WIND 2310
  

  • WIND 2355 - Wind Turbine Troubleshooting and Repair

    (3:2:3) This course involves theory and practice of installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine electro-mechanical systems.      Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: WIND 1370
  

  • WLDG 1307 - Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes

    (3:3:0) Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes:  Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungesten arc welding (GTAW).

     

      Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

  

  • WLDG 1412 - Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

    (4:2:8) This course is an introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Students will practice welding structural joints in all positions using self-shielded and gas-shielded electrodes. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: WLDG 1428, WLDG 1430, & WLDG 1457. Co-requisite: WLDG 1417 & WLDG 1434.
  

  • WLDG 1417 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication

    (4:2:8) This is a fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis is on structural shapes and their use in construction. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: WLDG 1428, WLDG 1430, & WLDG 1457. Co-requisite: WLDG 1412 & WLDG 1434.
  

  • WLDG 1428 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    (4:2:8) This is an introductory course in the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis is placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting and various joint designs. The course provides instruction in SMAW fillet welds in various positions. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 Co-requisite: WLDG 1430 & WLDG 1457.
  

  • WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding

    (4:2:8) This course provides a study of the principles of gas metal arc welding and the setup and use of associated equipment and tools with emphasis on safe shop practices. Instruction is given in various joint designs. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 Co-requisite: WLDG 1428 & WLDG 1457.
  

  • WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

    (4:2:8) This course provides an introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including safety, setup, and use of GTAW equipment. Instruction is provided on structural joints in various positions. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: WLDG 1428, WLDG 1430, & WLDG 1457. Co-requisite: WLDG 1412 & WLDG 1417.
  

  • WLDG 1453 - Intermediate Layout and Fabrication

    (4:2:8) This is an intermediate course in layout and fabrication. It includes instruction in design, layout, fabrication and production. Emphasis is placed on symbols, blueprints, and written specifications. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: WLDG 2406, WLDG 2447, & WLDG 2451. Co-requisite: WLDG 2435 & WLDG 2453.
  

  • WLDG 1457 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    (4:2:8) This course provides instruction on the production of various fillets and groove welds. The student will be tested in all welding positions and will be instructed in the preparation of test specimens and proper test procedures.  Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 Co-requisite: WLDG 1428 & WLDG 1430. Note: This course provides instruction on the production of various fillets and groove welds.
  

  • WLDG 2406 - Intermediate Pipe Welding

    (4:2:8) A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Welding will be done using various positions.  Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices.  Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: WLDG 1412, WLDG 1417, & WLDG 1434. Co-requisite: WLDG 2447 & WLDG 2451.
  

  • WLDG 2435 - Advanced Layout and Fabrication

    (4:2:8) This is an advanced course in layout and fabrication that deals primarily with pipe layout, pipe fitting, and pipe fabrication. Emphasis is placed on the application of pipe layout and fabrication skills. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: WLDG 2406, WLDG 2447, & WLDG 2431. Co-requisite: WLDG 1453 & WLDG 2453.
  

  • WLDG 2447 - Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding

    (4:2:8) This is an advanced course in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) that includes instruction in process selection, trouble shooting. and the correct selection and application of consumables. Students will practice GMAW of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, on structural joints in all positions. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 Pre-requisite: WLDG 1412, WLDG 1417, & WLDG 1434. Co-requisite: WLDG 2406 & WLDG 2451.
 

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