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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science |
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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.
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Psychology |
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PSYC 0300 - 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 0300 .
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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 .
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PSYC 2301 - General Psychology
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Lifespan Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
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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.
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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.
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Chemical Technology/Technician |
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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.
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Quality Control Technology/Technician |
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Radiology |
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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 .
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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.
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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
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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 profession 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 co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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RADR 1311 - Basic Radiographic Procedures
3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
An introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomic structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for 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 co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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RADR 1313 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging I
3 semester hours
3 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 co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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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 co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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RADR 2240 - Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging
2 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Anatomic relationships present under various sectional orientations.
Prerequisite: RADR 2313
Co-requisite: RADR 2367 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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RADR 2301 - Intermediate Radiographic Procedures
3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
A continuation of the study of the manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomic structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for demonstration of anatomy.
Prerequisite: RADR 1311
Co-requisite: RADR 1266 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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RADR 2305 - Principals of Radiographic Imaging II
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables, and the synthesis of all variables in image production
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RADR 1313 , RADR 1309
Co-requisite: RADR 1266 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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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 1313 , RADR 1309
Co-requisite: RADR 1266 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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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 co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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RADR 2331 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures
3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
Positioning and alignment of anatomic structures and equipment, evaluation of images for 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 co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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RADR 2335 - Radiologic Technology Seminar
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour 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 co-requisite, regardless of the grade earned in the co-requisite course.
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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
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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
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RNSG 1105 - Nursing Skills I
1 semester hour
0 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
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 inclues knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal / ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
Co-requisite: RNSG 1115 , RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1261
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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.
Co-requisite: RNSG 1105 , RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1261
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RNSG 1261 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Intro to Nursing
2 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 6 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 1309
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RNSG 1309 - Introduction to Nursing
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as provider in patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values with a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
Prerequisite: 14 hours of required support courses, including a minimum of BIOL 2402 and one other science course
Co-requisite: RNSG 1261 , RNSG 1115
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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 patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of 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. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1261 , and a minimum of 26 hours of required support courses including all science courses
Co-requisite: (5116016414)
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RNSG 1362 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Complex Concepts of Adult Health
3 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 9 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 1343
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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)
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RNSG 2161 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Mental Health Nursing
1 semester hour
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 2213
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RNSG 2201 - Care of Children and Families
2 semester hours
2 hour lecture, 0 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
Co-requisite: RNSG 2263
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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
Co-requisite: RNSG 2161
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RNSG 2260 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Maternal / Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health
2 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 6 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 2308 .
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RNSG 2263 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) Care of the Children and Families
2 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 6 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 2201
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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 .
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RNSG 2308 - Maternal / Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Concepts related to nursing care for childbearing families and women’s health issues. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1261 , RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1362
Co-requisite: RNSG 2260
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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 1115 , RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1362 , RNSG 2308 , RNSG 2260
Co-requisite: RNSG 2460
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RNSG 2460 - Clinical - Nursing (RN Training) / Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health
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
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RBTC 1343 - Robotics
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hours lab
Principles and applications of robots. Includes installation, interfacing, programming, maintenance, and safety of robots and robotic cells.
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist |
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RSPT 1101 - Introduction to Respiratory Care
1 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
An introduction to the field of respiratory care.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Respiratory Care program.
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RSPT 1160 - Clinical - Respiratory Care
1 semester hour
0 hours lecture, 5 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.
Prerequisite: RSPT 1213
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RSPT 1213 - Basic Respiratory Care Pharmacology
2 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
A study of basic pharmacological principles/practices of respiratory care drugs. Emphasis on classification, routes of administration, dosages/calculations, and physiological interaction.
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RSPT 1266 - Practicum - Respiratory Care
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.
Prerequisite: RSPT 1101 , RSPT 1160 , RSPT 1213 , RSPT 1327 , RSPT 1329
Co-requisite: RSPT 1331 , RSPT 2310
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RSPT 1327 - Applied Physics for Respiratory Care
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Review of the theoretical and practical applications of mathematics and physics with a focus on the applicability and clinical utility of the modalities, techniques, procedures, equipment, and diagnostic tests utilized in respiratory care.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Respiratory Care program.
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RSPT 1329 - Respiratory Care Fundamentals I
3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Introduction to respiratory care fundamentals.
Prerequisite: RSPT 1213 , RSPT 1101
Co-requisite: RSPT 1160 .
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RSPT 1335 - Cardiopulmonary Testing
3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
A study of pulmonary functions and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation.
Prerequisite: RSPT 1331 , RSPT 2310 , RSPT 1266
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RSPT 2160 - Clinical - Respiratory Care
1 semester hour
0 hours lecture, 5 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.
Prerequisite: All core and RSPT courses.
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RSPT 2166 - Practicum - Respiratory Care*
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.
Prerequisite: RSPT 2314 , RSPT 2266 , RSPT 2255 , RSPT 1335 . Capstone experience for Respiratory Care program.
Co-requisite: RSPT 2267 , RSPT 2230 .
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RSPT 2255 - Critical Care Monitoring
2 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Advanced monitoring techniques used clinically to assess a patient in the critical care setting.
Prerequisite: RSPT 1266 , RSPT 1331 , RSPT 2310
Co-requisite: RSPT 2314 , RSPT 2266 , RSPT 1335 .
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RSPT 2266 - Practicum - Respiratory Care
2 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 16 hours lab
Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by employer, college, and student.
Prerequisite: RSPT 1266 , RSPT 1331 , RSPT 2310
Co-requisite: RSPT 2314 , RSPT 2255 , RSPT 1335 .
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RSPT 2267 - Practicum - Respiratory Care
2 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 16 hours lab
Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by employer, college, and student.
Prerequisite: RSPT 2314 , RSPT 2266 , RSPT 2255 , RSPT 1335 .
Co-requisite: RSPT 2230 & RSPT 2166 .
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RSPT 2310 - Cardiopulmonary Disease
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment, and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases.
Prerequisite: RSPT 1327 , RSPT 1329 , RSPT 1213 , RSPT 1160 , RSPT 1101 .
Co-requisite: RSPT 1266 , RSPT 1331 .
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RSPT 2314 - Mechanical Ventilation
3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
The study of mechanical ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics.
Prerequisite: RSPT 1331 , RSPT 1266 , RSPT 2310 .
Co-requisite: RSPT 2266 .
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RSPT 2353 - Neonatal / Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
A study of neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary care.
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Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management/Manager |
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RSTO 1325 - Purchasing for Hospitality Operations
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Study of purchasing and inventory management of foods and other supplies to include development of purchase specifications, determination of order quantities, formal & informal price comparisons, proper receiving procedures, storage management, and record keeping at each stage of the purchasing cycle.
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RSTO 2301 - Principles of Food & Beverage Controls
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
A study of financial principles and controls of food service operation including review of operation policies and procedures. Topics include financial budgeting and cost analysis emphasizing food and beverage labor costs, operational analysis, and international and regulatory reporting procedures.
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Sign Language (ASL) |
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SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language I (1st Semester ASL)
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
(Scheduled for deletion Fall 2018) Introduction to American Sign Language covering finger spelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired.
Prerequisite: ENGL 0320 or ENGL 0315 and ENGL 0301 or ENGL 0315 with a grade of “C” or better or with permission from instructor.
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SGNL 1302 - Beginning American Sign Language II (2nd Semester ASL)
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
(Scheduled for deletion Fall 2018) Introduction to American Sign Language covering finger spelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired. This course is a continuation of SGNL 1301 . Develops receptive and expressive ability and allows recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Increases fluency and accuracy in finger spelling and numbers.
Prerequisite: SGNL 1301 with a grade of “B” or better or the equivalent as demonstrated by performance on the ASL evaluation and ENGL 0320 or ENGL 0315 and ENGL 0301 or ENGL 0315 with a grade of “C” or better or with permission from instructor.
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SGNL 2301 - Intermediate American Sign Language I (3rd Semester ASL)
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
Review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language; interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. Introduction to American Sign Language literature and folklore.
Prerequisite: SGNL 1302 with a grade of “B” or better or the equivalent as demonstrated by performance on the ASL evaluation and ENGL 0320 or ENGL 0315 and ENGL 0301 or ENGL 0315 with a grade of “C” or better or with permission from instructor.
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SGNL 2302 - Intermediate American Sign Language II (4th Semester ASL)
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
Review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language; interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. Introduction to American Sign Language literature and folklore.
Prerequisite: SGNL 2301 with a grade of “B” or better or the equivalent as demonstrated by performance on the ASL evaluation and ENGL 0320 or ENGL 0315 and ENGL 0301 or ENGL 0315 with a grade of “C” or better.
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American Sign Language/Interpreting |
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SLNG 1106 - Interpreting Artistic Texts I
1 semester hour
1 hour lecture, 1 hour lab
Introduction to the art of interpretation of artistic texts, including music, poetry, and drama. Emphasis on incorporating the rhythm, fluidity of American Sign Language production while maintaining conceptual accuracy and clarity.
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SLNG 1140 - Interpreting Artistic Texts II
1 semester hour
1 hour lecture, 1 hour lab
Continuation of Interpreting Artistic Texts I. More advanced analysis of artistic texts and their interpretation.
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SLNG 1206 - Interpreting Artistic Texts I
2 semester hour
1 hour lecture, 2 hour lab
Introduces the art of interpretation of artistic texts, including music, poetry, and drama. Emphasis on incorporating the rhythm, fluidity and beauty of American Sign Language production while maintaining conceptual accuracy and clarity.
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SLNG 1211 - Fingerspelling and Numbers
2 semester hours
1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Development of expressive and receptive skills in fingerspelling and numbers. Receptive skills focus on whole word phrase recognition and fingerspelling / number comprehension in context. Expressive skills focus on the development of speed, clarity and fluency.
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SLNG 1215 - Visual / Gestural Communication
2 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
A course in the development of skills in non-verbal communications. Emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expression, gestures, pantomime, and body language. Create and perform stories using these elements.
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SLNG 1300 - Fundamentals and Techniques for Deaf Support Specialist / Service Provider
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Exploration of techniques for working with deaf consumers in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, job coaching, mentoring, tutoring, and/or advocacy work.
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SLNG 1304 - American Sign Language (ASL) I
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hours lab
This course is an introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes the manual alphabet and numbers. Develops conversational ability, culturally appropriate behaviors, and exposes students to ASL grammar.
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SLNG 1305 - American Sign Language (ASL) II
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hours lab
This course teaches finger spelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to communicate in ASL. This course is a continuation of SLNG 1304. Students develop receptive and expressive ability as well as recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Students will increase fluency and accuracy in finger spelling and numbers.
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SLNG 1317 - Introduction to the Deaf Community
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
An overview of the physical, educational, social and cultural implications within the context of a deaf or hard of hearing individual’s personal life, family and community in today’s multicultural world. Emphasis on current educational and vocational programs, legislation, technology, oppression and other issues.
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SLNG 1321 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
An overview of the field of American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpretation. Provides an historical framework for the current principles, ethics, roles, responsibilities, and standard practices of the interpreting profession.
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SLNG 1346 - Working with Deaf-Blind Persons
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
Instruction in the skills necessary to work with people who are deaf-blind, including deaf-blind children, in educational and residential settings. Includes skills for working as a Support Service Provider (SSP) for a deaf-blind person. May include outside activities.
Prerequisite: ENGL 0320 or ENGL 0315 and ENGL 0301 or ENGL 0315 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of instructor.
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SLNG 1348 - Vocabulary Development for Interpreters
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
A course in vocabulary building in English and American Sign Language for interpreters.
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SLNG 1350 - Sign-to-Voice
3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Skill development in interpreting and transliterating from American Sign Language and other modes of communication to English and analysis of increasingly complex tasks utilizing simulated interpreting experiences including skills analysis and peer evaluation.
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SLNG 2288 - Internship I - Sign Language Interpreter
2 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 8 hours lab
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics or learning outcomes vary. Students must provide their own transportation to and from off campus sites.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1211 and SLNG 1305 or permission of instructor.
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SLNG 2289 - Internship II - Sign Language Interpreter
2 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 8 hours lab
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics or learning outcomes vary. Students must provide their own transportation to and from off campus sites. This is a capstone course for ITP and should be taken in the student’s last semester.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1211 and SLNG 1305 or permission of instructor.
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SLNG 2302 - Interpreting II
3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Continued development of discourse analysis and interpreting skills for increasingly complex tasks. Utilization of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting scenarios including monologues and dialogues. Emphasizes skill development, self-analysis, and peer evaluation.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1211 and SLNG 1321 or permission of instructor.
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SLNG 2303 - Transliterating
3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
A practice-oriented course designed to develop skills necessary for rendering spoken English to a signed English format and signed English to spoken English.
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SLNG 2311 - Interpreting in Specialized Settings
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
Overview of interpreting/transliterating with special populations (e.g. deaf/blind, high visual, oral) and/or special settings (e.g. religious, artistic, medical, legal, mental health). Reinforce interpreting theories and techniques in relation to special population(s) and/or setting(s).
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SLNG 2315 - Interpreting in Educational Settings
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Overview of education programs (K-12 and post-secondary), focusing on the roles and skills of the interpreter as a member of the educational team. Includes current practices, communication methods, legislation, trends, and ethical issues. Introduces resources for content-specific vocabulary.
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SLNG 2331 - Interpreting III
3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
A practice-oriented course to strengthen skills in the integration and application of interpreting using complex source materials. Continued exposure to simulated interpreting/transliterating experiences.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1211 and SLNG 1321 or permission of instructor.
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SLNG 2336 - Interpreting IV
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Advanced development in interpreting / transliterating skills. Emphasizes achieving the nuances of interpretation in terms of lexical choices, speaker’s goal, register, and affect. Designed to help prepare students for advanced certification at the state and national levels.
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SLNG 2389 - Internship - Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
3 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 0 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.
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SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
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.
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SOCI 1306 - Social Problems
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance, or family problems.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or permission of instructor
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SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Sociological and theoretical analysis of the structures and functions of the family, the varied cultural patterns of the American family, and the relationships that exist among the individuals within the family, as well as the relationships that exist between the family and other institutions in society.
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SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
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.
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SOCI 2336 - Criminology
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
The course surveys various theories of crime, with an emphasis on understanding the social causes of criminal behavior. The techniques for measuring crime as a social phenomenon and the characteristics of criminals are examined. This course addresses crime types (such as consensual or white-collar crimes), the criminal justice system, and other social responses to crime.
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Social Work |
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SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Development of the philosophy and practice of social work in the United States, survey of the fields and techniques of social work.
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SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare as a Social Institution
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
Introduction to the study of modern social work, the underlying philosophy and ethics of social work, and the major divisions and types of social work together with their methods and objectives.
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Spanish |
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SPAN 1411 - Beginning Spanish I
4 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
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.
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SPAN 1412 - Beginning Spanish II
4 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
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.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1411
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SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I (3rd Semester Spanish)
3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab
The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1412
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