May 15, 2024  
2018-2019 College Catalog 
    
2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Nursing

  
  • NUR 104 - Nursing Care Management I

    Class Hours: 2.5
    Lab Hours: 4.5
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are fundamental to nursing practice with application in acute or extended care settings.

    Prerequisites: NUR 139  with a grade of B or better.
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  • NUR 106 - Pharmacologic Basics

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This introductory course outlines the basic concepts of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics. The process of clinical calculations is introduced as well as major drug classifications.

    Corequisite: NUR 139 .
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  • NUR 115 - Basic Concepts in Nursing

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course introduces students to the profession of nursing through both classroom and limited lab/clinical experiences. (ADN and PNR majors only.)

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  • NUR 139 - Introduction to Nursing Concepts

    Class Hours: 2.5
    Lab Hours: 1.5
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces healthcare and nursing concepts that emphasize the role of the nurse in providing safe, effective, and outcome-driven care.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
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  • NUR 145 - Physiological Adaptation and Risk Reduction I

    Class Hours: 2.5
    Lab Hours: 4.5
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course introduces the role of the nurse in caring for and addressing the potential for complications in adult clients with altered health.

    Prerequisites: NUR 104  and NUR 106 . All prerequisite courses require a grade of B or better.
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  • NUR 146 - Physiological Adaptation and Risk Reduction II

    Class Hours: 2.5
    Lab Hours: 4.5
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course introduces the role of the nurse in caring for and addressing the potential for complications in one or more adult clients with altered health.

    Prerequisites: NUR 145  with a grade of B or better.
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  • NUR 162 - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers application of critical thinking skills and nursing concepts in the care of adult clients with selected mental health problems in a variety of settings. The course includes the study of dynamics of human behavior ranging from normal to extreme.

    Prerequisites: NUR 104  and NUR 106 . All prerequisite courses require a grade of B or better.
  
  • NUR 170 - Nursing Applications

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    This course facilitates student’s understanding and application of nursing concepts through the use of patient situation discussions. Nursing history, legal and ethical principles will be discussed.

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  • NUR 221 - Advanced Nursing Concepts

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course expands the application of the nursing process in the care of persons throughout the life span who are experiencing complex health problems. It provides opportunity for students to assume management responsibilities in the delivery of nursing care within the health care system.

    Prerequisites:  NUR 146  and NUR 229 . All prerequisite courses require a grade of B or better.
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  • NUR 229 - Nursing Care Management IV

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 6

    This course is a study of nursing care to clients throughout their lifespan who are experiencing complex, multi-system health problems. Focus will be on the care of childbearing and child-rearing families and will incorporate knowledge of expected growth and development principles, include risk reduction and health promotion.

     

    Prerequisites: NUR 146  and NUR 162 . All prerequisite courses require a grade of B or better.
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  • NUR 230 - Physical Assessment

    Class Hours: 1.5
    Lab Hours: 4.5
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competence to perform a physical assessment.

    Prerequisites: NUR 229  with a grade of B or better.
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  • NUR 232 - Gerontological Nursing

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competence to meet the needs of the older adult.

    Prerequisites: NUR 146  with a grade of B or better.
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  • NUR 246 - Transcultural Clinical Skills Application

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course focuses on the application of nursing knowledge, skills and concepts in international clinical settings.

    Prerequisites: NUR 146  with a grade of B or better.
  

Philosophy

  
  • PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes a topical survey of the three main branches of philosophy—epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics—and the contemporary questions related to these fields.

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  • PHI 105 - Introduction to Logic

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the structure of argument, including symbolization; proofs; formal fallacies; deductions; and inductions.

    Note: ENG 101 and MAT 102 are strongly recommended.

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  • PHI 110 - Ethics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the moral principles of conduct emphasizing ethical problems and modes of ethical reasoning.

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Physical Science

  
  • PHS 101 - Physical Science I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This is the first of a sequence of courses in physical science and includes an introduction to science with emphasis on scientific terminology and investigations of the physical world. Topics are selected from astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics. This course emphasizes chemistry and physics. Laboratory requirement supplements lecture.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores for ENG 101  or completion of  , ENG 103  or   and   with a grade of C or better. Satisfactory math placement test scores for MAT 102  or completion of MAT 101  with a grade of C or better.
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  • PHS 102 - Physical Science II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a continuation of the introduction to science with emphasis on scientific terminology and investigations of the physical world. Topics are selected from astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics. This course emphasizes astronomy and geology. Laboratory requirement supplements lecture.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores for ENG 101  or completion of  , ENG 103  or   and   with a grade of C or better. Satisfactory math placement test scores for MAT 102  or completion of MAT 101  with a grade of C or better.
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Physics

  
  • PHY 101 - Survey of Physics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a qualitative survey of the central concepts of physics with an emphasis on a conceptual rather than a mathematical viewpoint. This course includes concepts from classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electro­magnetics and optics. Real life situations and hands-on laboratories will supplement lectures.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement scores for   or completion of  ,  , or  .  Satisfactory placement scores for MAT 102  or completion of    or  .  All prerequisite courses require a grade of C or better.
    Note: This course will not satisfy any Associate of Science requirements. Credit may not be earned for both PHY 101 and PHY 201 , PHY 202 , PHY 221 , or PHY 222 .

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  • PHY 201 - Physics I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. This course covers mechanics, waves, fluids, and heat. As a transfer course, PHY 201 is designed for non-physical science and non-engineering majors. Lab requirement supplements lectures.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement scores for MAT 111 , MAT 130 , or MAT 140  or completion of MAT 110  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Credit may not be earned for both PHY 201 and PHY 221  or PHY 101 .

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  • PHY 202 - Physics II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course covers physics topics, including mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. A continuation of PHY 201 , this course covers electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and modern physics. As a transfer course, PHY 202 is designed for nonphysical science and non-engineering majors. Laboratory requirement supplements lectures.

    Prerequisites: Completion of PHY 201  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Credit may not be earned for both PHY 202 and PHY 222  or PHY 101 .

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  • PHY 221 - University Physics I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This is the first of a sequence of courses. The course includes a calculus-based treatment of the following topics: vectors, laws of motion, rotation, vibratory and wave motion. In addition to these topics, PHY 221 includes conservation principles, oscillations, and gravitation. Laboratory requirement supplements lectures.

    Prerequisites: Completion of MAT 140  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Students may not receive credit for both PHY 221 and PHY 201  or PHY 101 .

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  • PHY 222 - University Physics II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a continuation of calculus-based treatment of the following topics: thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, electricity, and magnetism, including electrostatics, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and induction phenomena. In addition to these topics, PHY 222 covers electric currents and circuits and motions of charged particles. Laboratory requirement supplements lectures.

    Prerequisites: Completion of PHY 221  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Students may not receive credit for both PHY 222 and PHY 202  or PHY 101 .

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  • PHY 299 - Research in Physics

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides an opportunity for students to investigate a faculty-approved topic related to physics using the application of practical research methods.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Instructor and Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
    Note: This course is for use at Greenville and Tri-County Technical Colleges in support of the academic agreement with Clemson University calling for courses based on project-based, creative inquiry content. May be repeated for 6 credits.

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Political Science

  
  • PSC 201 - American Government

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of national governmental institutions with emphasis on the constitution, the functions of executive, legislative and judicial branches, civil liberties, and the role of the electorate.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and English placement scores for  ; or satisfactory English scores for ENG 101  and completion of RDG 100  with a C or higher; or completion of   ENG 103  or   with a grade of C or higher.
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  • PSC 215 - State and Local Government

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of state, county, and municipal governmental systems, including interrelationships between these systems and within the federal government.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and English placement scores for  ; or satisfactory English scores for ENG 101  and completion of RDG 100  with a C or higher; or completion of   ENG 103  or   with a grade of C or higher.
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  • PSC 220 - Introduction of International Relations

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces the major focus and factors influencing world affairs, with emphasis on the role of the United States in the global community and the impact of growing interdependence on daily living.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and English placement scores for  ; or satisfactory English scores for ENG 101  and completion of RDG 100  with a C or higher; or completion of   ENG 103  or   with a grade of C or higher.
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  • PSC 225 - Political Parties, Campaigns, & Elections

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will focus on the dominant two-party system in U.S. politics, the federal campaign and election system, and electoral campaign races. The course will trace the evolution of political parties in the U.S., as well as focus on how campaigns are mounted and won.

    Prerequisites: PSC 201 with a grade of C or higher.
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Practical Nursing

  
  • PNR 120 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course is a beginning study utilizing the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, psychosocial, nutritional, and health and safety needs of the adult. Clinical experiences address selected commonly occurring health problems having predictable outcomes.

    Prerequisites: PNR 175 .
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  • PNR 121 - Fundamentals of Pharmacology

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course is an introduction to basic concepts of pharmacology. Dosage calculations, medication administration, and common drug classifications are among the concepts explored.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the program and satisfactory placement levels for MAT 120  or completion of MAT 102  or MAT 120 .
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  • PNR 130 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course is a continuation of the study utilizing the nursing process. Concepts studied include the physiological, psychosocial, nutritional, and health and safety needs of the adult. Clinical experiences address the selected commonly occurring health problems having predictable outcomes.

    Prerequisites: PNR 120 
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  • PNR 140 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course is a continuation of the study utilizing the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, psychosocial, nutritional, and health and safety needs of the adult. Clinical experiences address selected commonly occurring health problems having predictable outcomes.

    Prerequisites: PNR 130 .
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  • PNR 154 - Maternal/Infant/Child Nursing

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course is a study utilizing the nursing process to meet the needs of the childbearing family. Clinical experiences address the care of the mother, newborn, and the care of the child with commonly occurring diseases.

    Prerequisites: PNR 140 .
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  • PNR 175 - Practical Nursing Skills

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides refinement of skills used in the nursing process. Organizational skills, legal and ethical aspects of practical nursing, and career opportunities are emphasized.

    Prerequisites:  Admission to the program.
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Psychology

  
  • PSY 103 - Human Relations

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of human relations, including the dynamics of behavior, interrelationships, and personality as applied in everyday life. 

    This course counts as elective credit only in the AA and AS degree programs.

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  • PSY 120 - Organizational Psychology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of basic psychological principles of supervision and organizational dynamics, and includes the application of psychological concepts of human behavior to the self, groups, and the workplace.

    This course counts as elective credit only in the AA and AS degree programs.

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  • PSY 201 - General Psychology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning, memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and English placement scores for  ; or satisfactory English scores for ENG 101  and completion of RDG 100  with a C or higher; or completion of   ENG 103  or   with a grade of C or higher.   strongly recommended.
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  • PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the physical, cognitive, and social factors affecting human growth, development, and potential.

    Prerequisites: PSY 201  with a grade of C or better.
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  • PSY 207 - Forensic Psychology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to psychological knowledge, concepts, and principles of forensic psychology. Topics include the application of research, procedures, and techniques to specific areas of law and the legal system as they relate to general psychological principles and methods.

    Prerequisites: PSY 201  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • PSY 208 - Human Sexuality

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives of human sexuality. Historical, cross-cultural, and ethical issues are considered in the course.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and English placement scores for  ; or satisfactory English scores for ENG 101  and completion of RDG 100  with a C or higher; or completion of   ENG 103  or   with a grade of C or higher.
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  • PSY 212 - Abnormal Psychology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the nature and development of behavioral disorders, including the investigation of contemporary treatment procedures. Other topics include analysis of human behavior problems and identification of the personal and social skills needed to deal with these problems.

    Prerequisites: PSY 201  with a grade of C or better.
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  • PSY 221 - Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the physical, cognitive, and social factors affecting religiousness and spirituality.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and English placement scores for  ; or satisfactory English scores for ENG 101  and completion of RDG 100  with a C or higher; or completion of   ENG 103  or   with a grade of C or higher.
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  • PSY 225 - Social Psychology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of individual behavior as influenced by social roles, group identification, attitudes, and values.

    Prerequisites:    with a grade of C or better.
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Quality Assurance Technology

  
  • QAT 101 - Introduction to Quality Assurance

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the fundamentals of quality control, the evolution of the total quality system and the modern philosophy of quality. Process variability, fundamentals of probability, and the basic concepts of control charts are included.

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  • QAT 102 - Quality Concepts and Techniques

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the basic theory and concepts of quality. The total quality system, basic statistics, variable control charts, and the commitment to quality are emphasized.

    Prerequisites: QAT 101 .
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  • QAT 103 - Quality Management

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    The total quality concept, including organization, planning, organizational budgeting, product liability, and the jobs of quality are covered in this course. Statistics required to construct attribute control charts are also included.

    Prerequisites: QAT 102 .
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Reading

  
  • RDG 032 - Developmental Reading

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an intensive review of the academic reading skills needed for success in a college-level course. Students will demonstrate their understanding of reading as a process and will apply strategies learned to expand their reading comprehension skills. Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge, use context clues, and identify supporting details.  A grade of C* or better is required to take  .

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory Reading placement scores.
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  • RDG 100 - Critical Reading (Non-Degree Credit)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the application of basic reading skills to improve critical comprehension and higher order thinking skills.

    Prerequisites: Satidfactory Reading placement score or a grade of a C* or better in RDG 032 .
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Religion

  
  • REL 101 - Introduction to Religion

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides a study of religion and the nature of religious beliefs, practices, and their influences on culture, history and philosophy.

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School-Age Care

  
  • SAC 101 - Best Practices in School-Age and Youth Care Skills

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces basic best practices of school-age and youth care skills for practitioners in out-of-school care environments.

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Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and English placement scores for  ; or satisfactory English scores for ENG 101  and completion of RDG 100  with a C or higher; or completion of   ENG 103  or   with a grade of C or higher.
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  • SOC 102 - Marriage and the Family

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces the institutions of marriage and the family from a sociological perspective. Significant forms and structures of family groups are studied in relation to current trends and social change.

    Prerequisites: SOC 101  with a grade of C or better.
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  • SOC 205 - Social Problems

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a survey of current social problems in America, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology, and possible solutions.

    Prerequisites: SOC 101  with a grade of C or better.
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  • SOC 233 - Social Issues in Sport

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course surveys topics concerning the relationship between sports and society. Topics include racial, gender, age, and sexual-orientation stratification and discrimination in amateur and professional sports, the economics of sport, and sports culture.

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Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including an introduction to the Hispanic culture.

    Note: ENG 101  is strongly recommended.

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  • SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course continues development of the basic language skills and the study of the Hispanic culture.

    Prerequisites: SPA 101 , Foreign Language Placement test or Exemption test scores.
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  • SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a review of Spanish grammar with attention given to more complex grammatical structures and reading difficult prose.

    Prerequisites: SPA 102  with a grade of C or better, Foreign Language Placement test or Exemption test score.
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  • SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course continues a review of Spanish grammar with attention given to more complex grammatical structures and reading more difficult prose.

    Prerequisites: SPA 201  with a grade of C or better, Foreign Language Placement test or Exemption test score.
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Speech

  
  • SPC 200 - Introduction to Speech

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of oral communication with an application of improving these skills in interpersonal, intercultural, group, and public contexts.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in   ENG 155 , or  
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  • SPC 209 - Interpersonal Communication

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on interpersonal theory as applied to personal and professional relationships. Students will learn to observe and analyze how these principles operate in daily interaction with others.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in   ENG 155 , or  .
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Sports and Fitness Training

  
  • SFT 109 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the foundation of the fitness/wellness series and introduces students to the theory and principles upon which the concepts of lifetime fitness and wellness are based.

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Surgical Technology

  
  • SUR 101 - Introduction to Surgical Technology

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course includes a study of the surgical environment, team concepts, aseptic technique, hospital organization, basic instrumentation and supplies, sterilization, principles of infection control, and wound healing.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or above in BIO 112 , BIO 115 , and AHS 102 .
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  • SUR 102 - Applied Surgical Technology

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course covers the principles and application of aseptic technique, the perioperative role, and medical/legal aspects.

    Prerequisites: SUR 101 .
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  • SUR 103 - Surgical Procedures I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of a system to system approach to surgical procedures and relates regional anatomy, pathology, specialty equipment, and team responsibility. Patient safety, medical/legal aspects, and drugs used in surgery are emphasized.

    Prerequisites: SUR 102 .
    Corequisite: SUR 104  and SUR 110 .
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  • SUR 110 - Introduction to Surgical Practicum

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course is an introduction to the application of surgical technique by assisting in the perioperative roles in various clinical affiliations.

    Prerequisites: SUR 102 .
    Corequisite: SUR 103  and SUR 104 .
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  • SUR 111 - Basic Surgical Practicum

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 7

    This course includes the application of theory under supervision in the perioperative role in various clinical affiliations.

    Prerequisites: SUR 110 .
    Corequisite: SUR 120 .
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Telecommunications

  
  • TEL 105 - Telecommunications Principles

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of the basic principles of telecommunications systems. It will include operational characteristics of the voice telephone, wire and cable connectors, and a typical connection link.

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Veterinary Technology

  
  • VET 101 - Animal Breeds and Husbandry

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the various species and breeds of domestic animals commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of each breed as well as important terminology, physiological data, and behavior of each species of animal.

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  • VET 104 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides a general survey of the functional anatomy and physiology of the domestic animals commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Dissection of representative cadavers is performed in the laboratory.

    Prerequisites: VET 113 .
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  • VET 113 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces veterinary medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and related areas of veterinary medicine. It will also introduce the student to job opportunities and the characteristics it takes to be successful in this field.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement test scores for ENG 101  or completion of ENG 101  or ENG 100  and RDG 100 .
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  • VET 116 - Radiology and Parasitology

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the radiologic techniques for all domestic animals in veterinary medicine, including taking, developing, and assessing for technical errors of large and small animal radiographs. This course also includes a survey and laboratory study of domestic animal parasitology.

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  • VET 140 - Veterinary Pharmacology

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course is the study of the principles of pharmacology and the pharmaceutical products used in veterinary medicine.

    Prerequisites: VET 150 .
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  • VET 150 - Clinical Techniques I

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes a survey of the technical skills required by the veterinary technician in dealing with all domestic animals. The course includes techniques in restraint, handling, administration of medications, and collection of bodily specimens.

    Prerequisites: VET 113 .
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  • VET 152 - Clinical Pathology

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides a study of veterinary hematology, urology, and clinical chemistry followed by application of standard laboratory procedures and regulatory testing in each of these disciplines.

    Prerequisites: VET 150 .
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  • VET 160 - Clinical Techniques II

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides a survey of technical skills required by the veterinary technician with emphasis on radiographic and anesthetic procedures.

    Prerequisites: VET 150 .
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  • VET 170 - Veterinary Technician Externship

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 24
    Credit Hours: 6

    This course provides clinical training in the veterinary field under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian in a veterinary facility.

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  • VET 201 - Diseases and Zoonosis

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides a study of domestic animal diseases, including their causes, symptoms, prevention, treatment, and public health significance.

    Prerequisites: VET 170 .
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  • VET 215 - Laboratory Animal Medicine

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course provides a study of the animals and facilities used in research procedures in medicine. The course includes equipment, aseptic techniques, vivarium management, husbandry, and disease prevention in laboratory animals.

    Prerequisites: VET 160 .
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  • VET 240 - Office Management and Client Education

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides a study of office management, including the use of the computer in veterinary medical facilities. The course also includes an in-depth study of veterinary ethics and client education techniques.

    Prerequisites: VET 160 .
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  • VET 250 - Clinical Techniques III

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes a survey of technical skills required by the veterinary technician with emphasis on laboratory techniques.

    Prerequisites: VET 170 .
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  • VET 260 - Clinical Techniques IV

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will survey technical skills required by veterinary technicians with emphasis on medical and surgical emergencies.

    Prerequisites: VET 250 .
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  • VET 270 - Advanced Medical Care

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides a study of the technician’s role in emergency medical and surgical procedures. This course includes a survey of diagnostic procedures.

    Prerequisites: VET 170 .
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  • VET 280 - Senior Seminar

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    This course allows various topics applicable to the second-year student’s curriculum to be discussed in small groups. This includes, but is not limited to, issues arising from the veterinary technician externship.

    Prerequisites: VET 170 .
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Welding

  
  • WLD 109 - Gas Metal Arc Welding II

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers all position welding and advanced techniques for welding ferrous and nonferrous metals.

    Prerequisites: WLD 111 .
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  • WLD 111 - Arc Welding I

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course covers the safety, equipment, and skills used in the shielded metal arc welding process. Fillet welds are made to visual criteria in several positions.

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  • WLD 115 - Arc Welding III

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course covers the techniques used in preparation for structural plate testing according to appropriate standards.

    Corequisite: WLD 111 .
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  • WLD 132 - Inert Gas Welding Ferrous

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course covers setup and adjustment of equipment and fundamental techniques for welding ferrous metals.

    Prerequisites: WLD 111 .
    Corequisite: WLD 154.
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  • WLD 154 - Pipefitting and Welding

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 4

    This is a basic course in fitting and welding pipe joints, either ferrous or non-ferrous, using standard processes.

    Corequisite: WLD 132.
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  • WLD 160 - Fabrication Welding

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the layout and fabrication procedures as they pertain to sheet metal and structural steel shapes. The course also includes shop safety and hand and power tools.

    Prerequisites: WLD 109 , WLD 111 , and WLD 132 .
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  • WLD 208 - Advanced Pipe Welding

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of advanced pipe welding. It also covers the processes to fit and weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

    Prerequisites: WLD 154 .
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