May 15, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physical Education

  
  • PHED 2127 - Varsity Trainers


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2128 - Running


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2129 - Men’s Varsity Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2130 - Women’s Varsity Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2131 - Men’s Varsity Baseball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2132 - Western Activities


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2134 - Tennis


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2135 - Golf


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2138 - Dance


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2140 - Aqua Aerobics


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2141 - Aqua Aerobics


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2142 - Lifetime Fitness


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2143 - Lifetime Fitness


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2150 - Volleyball/Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2151 - Volleyball/Basketball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2152 - Women’s Varsity Softball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2153 - Women’s Varsity Softball


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2156 - Taping and Bandaging


    1 semester hours
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    This course provides the fundamental taping and bandaging techniques used in the prevention and care of athletic related injuries.

  
  • PHED 2172 - Badminton


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2173 - Badminton


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2182 - Soccer


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2183 - Soccer


    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)

  
  • PHED 2356 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training.


Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Introduction to the study of ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes introduction to the history, theories, and methods of reasoning.

  
  • PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    A comparative study of major religions of the world including Mohammedanism, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity.

  
  • PHIL 1316 - History of Religions I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    A historical survey of major religions.

  
  • PHIL 2303 - Introduction to Logic


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Nature and methods of clear and critical thinking and correct reasoning such as deduction, induction, scientific reasoning, and fallacies.

  
  • PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Classical and contemporary theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, and moral and ethical standards.

  
  • PHIL 2321 - Philosophy of Religion


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    A critical investigation of major religious ideas and experiences.


Physics

  
  • PHYS 1401 - College Physics I


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Algebra-level physics sequence, with laboratories, that includes study of mechanics, heat, waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics

    Prerequisite: Completion of or registration for MATH 1316 
  
  • PHYS 1402 - College Physics II


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Continuation of PHYS 1401 . Algebra-level physics sequence, with laboratories, that includes study of mechanics, heat, waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 1401  or approval of the instructor
  
  • PHYS 1403 - Stars and Galaxies


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Study of stars, galaxies, and the universe outside our solar system.

    Prerequisite: Must be TSI complete in reading
  
  • PHYS 1404 - Solar System


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Study of the sun and its solar system, including its origin.

    Prerequisite: Must be TSI complete in reading
  
  • PHYS 1410 - Elementary Physics


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Conceptual level survey of topics in physics intended for liberal art and other non-science majors.

    Prerequisite: Must be TSI complete in reading and math
  
  • PHYS 1415 - Physical Science I


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Course, designed for non-science majors, that surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.

    Prerequisite: Must be TSI complete in reading and math
  
  • PHYS 1417 - Physical Science II


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Course designed for non-science majors, that surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.

    Prerequisite: Must be TSI complete in reading and math
  
  • PHYS 2425 - University Physics I


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Lecture: Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors: the principals and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion and physical systems; emphasis on problem solving. Lab: Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principals presented during the lecture component involving the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion and physical systems; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and presentation of laboratory reports.

    Prerequisite: MATH 2413 , Calculus I
  
  • PHYS 2426 - University Physics II


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Lecture: Principles of physics for science, computer science, and engineering majors, using calculus, involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics. Lab: Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in the lecture component involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and presentation of laboratory reports.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 2425  and parallel enrollment in MATH 2314 

Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

  
  • POFI 2301 - Word Processing


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    In-depth coverage of word processing software application.

    Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BCIS/COSC Elective or ITSC 1309 .
  
  • POFI 2331 - Desktop Publishing for the Office


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    In-depth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text editing, and use of design principles to create publishing material using word processing desktop publishing features. Emphasis on layout techniques, graphics, and multiple page displays.

    Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BCIS/COSC Elective or ITSC 1309 .
  
  • POFI 2340 - Advanced Word Processing


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Instruction in advanced techniques in merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. Emphasis on business applications.

    Prerequisite: POFI 2301 

Medical Admin/Executive Assist & Medical Secretary

  
  • POFM 1309 - Medical Office Procedures


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Introduction to basic medical office skills including telephone techniques, filing and indexing, mail handling, appointment scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence, and business transactions. Emphasis on human relations and customer service skills.

  
  • POFM 1327 - Medical Insurance


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Survey of medical insurance including the life cycle of various claim forms, terminology, litigation, patient relations, and ethical issues.


Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

  
  • POFT 1127 - Introduction to Keyboarding


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 1 hour lab

    Skill development in keyboarding with emphasis on alphabet, number, and symbol keys by touch. Skills can be applied to computers, typewriters, and other equipment with keyboards.

  
  • POFT 1227 - Introduction to Keyboarding


    2 semester hours
    1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab

    Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on the development of acceptable speed and accuracy.

  
  • POFT 1301 - Business English


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. Emphasis on applying the basic rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, number usage, and punctuation; utilizing terminology applicable to technical and business writing; developing proofreading and editing skills; and writing effective sentences and paragraphs for business applications.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 0322 and ENGL 0312
  
  • POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedures I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Study of current office procedures including telephone skills, time management, travel and meeting arrangements, mail processing, and other duties and responsibilities in an office environment

  
  • POFT 1319 - Records and Information Management I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Introduction to basic records information management filing systems including manual and electronic filing.

  
  • POFT 1321 - Business Math


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and critical thinking skills.

    Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MATH 0302 and permission of instructor, ENGL 0322 or permission of instructor.
  
  • POFT 1325 - Business Math and Machine Applications


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Business math problem-solving skills using office technology.

  
  • POFT 1349 - Administrative Office Procedures II


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    In depth coverage of office applications with special emphasis on decision making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking.

    Prerequisite: POFT 1309 , POFI 2301 , or permission of instructor
  
  • POFT 2301 - Document Formatting and Skill Building


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    A continuation of keyboarding skills emphasizing acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting documents.

    Prerequisite: POFI 2301 
  
  • POFT 2331 - Administrative Systems


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Advance concepts of project management and office procedures utilizing integration of previously learned office skills.

    Prerequisite: POFT 1349 .
  
  • POFT 2382 - Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services


    3 semester hours
    1 hour lecture, 20 hours lab

    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

    Prerequisite: This is a capstone course and should be taken in the student’s last semester
  
  • POFT 2388 - Internship – General Office Occupations and Clerical Services


    3 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 9 hours lab

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

  
  • POFT 2433 - Advance Keyboarding


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    A continuation of keyboarding skills in advanced document formatting emphasizing speed, accuracy, and decision-making.


Psychology

  
  • PSYC 300 - Career Planning


    3 semester hours
    1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab

    This course is designed to help students make the transition between college to the work force (School-to-Work [STW]). Student will learn attainable skills with resume, cover letter, and reference writings. Emphasis on success with obtaining a job through on-line search, participation with Texas Workforce Commission, knowing their different support services for obtaining a job, familiarization with the different laws as they apply to the workforce and other ongoing job searches.

    Prerequisite: NSO and PSYC 0200. (Transfer students who have passed the THEA or the Stanford Achievement Test, or an acceptable exam, completed nine or more college level hours and whose grade point average is 2.0 or better may be exempted from NSO and PSYC 0200, but are still required to enroll in PSYC 0300.)
    Crosslisted: EDUC 300 .
  
  • PSYC 1100 - Learning Framework


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis of the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g. learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and thus become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

    Crosslisted: EDUC 1100 .
  
  • PSYC 2301 - General Psychology


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Survey of major topics in psychology. Introduces the study of behavior and the factors that determine and affect behavior. General topics include individual differences, intelligence, personality, heredity and environment, learning, memory, behavior disorders, psychotherapies, and group behavior.

  
  • PSYC 2302 - Applied Psychology


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Survey of the applications of psychological knowledge and methods in such fields as business, industry, education, medicine, law enforcement, social work, and government work.

  
  • PSYC 2314 - Life Span Growth and Development


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Study of the relationship of the physical, mental, social, and emotional factors of growth and development of children and throughout the lifespan. Methods for child study; native and learned behavior patterns; individual differences; signs of maladjustment in children; and problems in discipline.

  
  • PSYC 2315 - Psychology of Adjustment


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Study of the processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments.

  
  • PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes.

    Crosslisted: SOCI 2326.

Chemical Technology/Technician

  
  • PTAC 2446 - Process Troubleshooting


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction in the different types of troubleshooting techniques, procedures, and methods used to solve process problems. Topics include application of data collection and analysis, cause or effect relationships, and reasoning.


Quality Control Technology/Technician

  
  • QCTC 1301 - Total Quality Management


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    The study of integrating work processes using team participation through employee empowerment and teamwork emphasizing the philosophy of customer service and satisfaction.

  
  • QCTC 1303 - Quality Control


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Information on quality control principles and applications. Designed to introduce the student to the quality control profession.

  
  • QCTC 1341 - Statistical Process Control


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Components of statistics including techniques of collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data as applied to statistical control. Stresses application of correlation methods, analysis of variance, dispersion, sampling quality control; collect and analyze data to calculate control limits; and identify out-of-control conditions.

    Prerequisite: Math elective
  
  • QCTC 1448 - Metrology


    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    A study of the terminology, methodology, and practice of measurement systems and equipment in the calibration and use of basic measuring tools.


Radiology

  
  • RADR 1167 - Practicum - Radiologic Technology


    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 8 hours lab

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Practicum experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of RADR 1266 .
  
  • RADR 1213 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging I


    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program
    Co-requisite: RADR 1260 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 1260 - Clinical - Radiologic Technology


    2 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 8 hours lab

    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. Clinic experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program.
  
  • RADR 1266 - Practicum - Radiologic Technology


    2 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 16 hours lab

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Practicum experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.

    Prerequisite: RADR 1260 
  
  • RADR 1309 - Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an 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 skills, and basic pharmacology are also included.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program
    Co-requisite: RADR 1260 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 1311 - Basic Radiographic Procedures


    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    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.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program
    Co-requisite: RADR 1260 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 2217 - Radiographic Pathology


    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Disease processes and their appearance on radiographic images.

    Prerequisite: RADR 2313 
    Co-requisite: RADR 2367 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 2240 - Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging


    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Anatomic relationships that are present under various sectional orientations as depicted by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.

    Prerequisite: RADR 2313 
    Co-requisite: RADR 2367 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 2301 - Intermediate Radiographic Procedures


    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    A continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy.

    Prerequisite: RADR 1311 
    Co-requisite: RADR 1266 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 2305 - Principals of Radiographic Imaging II


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Radiographic imaging technique formulation. Includes equipment quality control, image quality assurance, and the synthesis of all variables in image production

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of RADR 1213 , RADR 1309 
    Co-requisite: RADR 1266 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 2309 - Radiographic Imaging Equipment


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Equipment and physics of x-ray production Includes basic x-ray circuits. Also examines the relationship of conventional and digital equipment components to the imaging process.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of RADR 1213 , RADR 1309 
    Co-requisite: RADR 1266 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 2313 - Radiation Biology and Protection


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Effects of radiation exposure on biological systems Includes typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation, and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive exposure.

    Prerequisite: RADR 2331 
    Co-requisite: RADR 2366 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 2331 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures


    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Continuation of positioning; alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy and related pathology.

    Prerequisite: RADR 2301 , RADR 2305 , RADR 2309 
    Co-requisite: RADR 1167 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 2335 - Radiologic Technology Seminar


    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning.

    Prerequisite: RADR 2313 
    Co-requisite: RADR 2367 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.
  
  • RADR 2366 - Practicum - Radiologic Technology


    3 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 24 hours lab

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Practicum experiences are unpaid learning experiences.

    Prerequisite: RADR 1167 
  
  • RADR 2367 - Practicum - Radiologic Technology


    3 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 24 hours lab

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Practicum experiences are unpaid learning experiences.

    Prerequisite: RADR 2366 

Registered Nursing

  
  • RNSG 1115 - Health Assessment


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 1 hour lab

    Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive health assessment within a legal/ethical framework.

  
  • RNSG 1261 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Intro to Nursing


    2 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 6 hours lab

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.

    Co-requisite: RNSG 1309 
  
  • RNSG 1309 - Introduction to Nursing


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Overview of nursing and the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values with a legal/ethical framework.

    Prerequisite: 14 hours of required support courses, including a minimum of BIOL 2402  and one other science course
    Co-requisite: RNSG 1261 
  
  • RNSG 1343 - Complex Concepts of Adult Health


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession in the care of adult clients/families in structured health care settings with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with each body system. Emphasis on knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Nursing.)

    Prerequisite: RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1261 , and a minimum of 26 hours of required support courses including all science courses
    Co-requisite: (5116016414)
  
  • RNSG 1362 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Concepts of Adult Health


    3 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 9 hours lab

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.

    Co-requisite: RNSG 1343  . (5116016914)
  
  • RNSG 2160 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Adaption to Role of Professional Nurse


    1 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    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.

    Co-requisite: RNSG 2307 . (5116016914)
  
  • RNSG 2201 - Care of Children and Families


    2 semester hours
    1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab

    Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for children and their families, emphasizing judgment, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.

    Prerequisite: RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1261 , RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1362 , Computer Science elective
    Co-requisite: RNSG 2361 . (5116015814)
  
  • RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing


    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of clients and their families.

    Prerequisite: RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1261 , RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1362 , RNSG 2307 , COSC 1401 Computer Science elective)
    Co-requisite: RNSG 2261 .
  
  • RNSG 2260 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Maternal/Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health


    2 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 6 hours lab

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Focus is on mothers and neonates.

    Co-requisite: RNSG 2308 .
  
  • RNSG 2261 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Mental Health Nursing


    2 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 6 hours lab

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. The focus is on the mentally ill client.

    Co-requisite: RNSG 2213 .
  
  • RNSG 2307 - Adaptation to Role of Professional Nurse


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    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, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.

    Co-requisite: RNSG 2160 .
  
  • RNSG 2308 - Maternal/Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for normal childbearing families and those at risk as well as women’s health issues; competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework, including a focus on normal and high-risk needs for the childbearing family during the preconception, prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal, and postpartum periods; and consideration of selected issues in women’s health.

    Prerequisite: RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1261 , RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1362 , Computer Science elective
    Co-requisite: RNSG 2260 .
  
  • RNSG 2361 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Care of the Children and Families


    3 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 9 hours lab

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. The focus is on the pediatric population 28 days to 18 years old.

    Co-requisite: RNSG 2201 .
  
  • RNSG 2432 - Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health


    4 semester hours
    4 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Enhanced concepts and skills for developing professional competencies in complicated nursing care situations involving adult patients and families with multiple body system problems. Emphasizes critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and determining legal/ethical values for optimization of patient care in intermediate and acute care settings. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.

    Prerequisite: RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1261 , RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1362 , COSC 1401, Computer Science elective
    Co-requisite: RNSG 2460 .
  
  • RNSG 2460 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training)/ Care of the Client with Common Health Care Needs


    4 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 12 hours lab

    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.

    Co-requisite: RNSG 2432 .

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

  
  • RSPT 1101 - Introduction to Respiratory Care


    1 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    An introduction to the field of respiratory care. Topics include the history of respiratory care, hospital organization, medical malpractice, ethics, vital signs, body mechanics, basic cardiopulmonary assessment, infection control, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Respiratory Care program.
 

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