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| OSHT 2401 - OSHA Regulations | 4-4-0 |
This is a study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to general industry. It provides an overview of health and safety in the workplace. Students are introduced to OSHA standards and issues of employee compliance. TEC. |
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| PHED 1138 - Concepts of Physical Fitness | 1-0-3 |
The class is designed for those individuals who wish to begin a fitness program, have little or no knowledge about what to do, or have been idle for an extended period. Class members participate in simple cardiovascular endurance and strength and flexibility exercises. AC. |
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| PHED 1238 - Concepts of Physical Fitness | 2-1-2 |
This course involves physical activities, such as racquetball, volleyball, basketball, and aerobics and emphasizes development of lifetime skills in sports. This course may be repeated for credit. AC. |
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| PHED 1251 - Scuba | 2-1-1 |
This course involves participation and instruction in advanced aquatic activities. Prerequisite: Demonstrated swimming skills. AC. |
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| PHED 1301 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sport | 3-3-0 |
This course in as overview of major dimensions of physical education, exercise science and sport. It offers the student both an introduction to the knowledge base as well as information on expanding career opportunities. AC. |
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| PHED 1304 - Health and Wellness | 3-3-0 |
This course examines acquired knowledge and attitudes pertaining to wellness/health maintenance, including exercise and diet modification activities and its effect upon individual decision-making within one's life span. AC. |
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| PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy | 3-3-0 |
This course provides an introduction on the study of ideas and its logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes introduction to the history, theories, and methods of reasoning. AC. |
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| PHRA 1301 - Introduction to Pharmacy | 3-3-0 |
This course provides an overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician in retail, institutional, and long-term care settings. Topics include definitions of a pharmacy environment, the profile of a pharmacy technician, legal and ethical guidelines, job skills and duties, verbal and written communication skills, professional resources, safety techniques, and supply and inventory techniques. Various software will be used to enhance the pharmacy technician's learning process. This course includes the learning Modules 1, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 31 from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Training (First Edition). Co-requisites: PHRA 1305, 1309, HITT 1305 and PHRA 2260. TEC. |
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| PHRA 1305 - Drug Classification | 3-2-2 |
This course is a study of disease processes, pharmaceutical drugs, abbreviations, classifications, dosages, actions in the body, and routes of administration. Emphasis on the location of drugs within the pharmacy, inventory control, safety, and quality assurance procedures. This course includes the learning Modules 2-14 and 17 from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Training (First Edition). Recommended prerequisites or co-requisites: PHRA 1301, 1309, HITT 1305 and PHRA 2260. TEC. |
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| PHRA 1309 - Pharmaceutical Mathematics | 3-2-2 |
This course provides a study in pharmaceutical mathematics including reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Conversion of measurements within the apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric systems with emphasis on the metric system of weight and volume. Topics include ratio and proportion, percentage, dilution and concentration, milliequivalent units, intravenous flow rates and solving problems. This course includes the learning Modules 19 and 20 related to preparation of non-compounded and non-sterile compounded products from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Training (First Edition). Co-requisites: PHRA 1301 and 1305, 2260 and HITT 1305. TEC. |
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| PHRA 1445 - Intravenous Admixture and Sterile Compounding | 4-2-4 |
This course includes mastery of skills in compounding sterile products. Introduction to sterile products, hand washing techniques, pharmaceutical calculations, references, safety techniques, aseptic techniques in parenteral compounding, proper use of equipment (robotics, auto-injectors and pumps), preparation of sterile products (intravenous, irrigation, ophthalmic, total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy drugs), and safe handling of antineoplastic drugs. This course includes the learning Modules 21, 22, and 25-32 from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Training (First Edition). Prerequisites: PHRA 1301, 1305, 1309, 2260 and HITT 1305. Co-requisite PHRA 2361. TEC. |
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| PHRA 2260 - Clinical-Pharmacy Technician | 2-0-8 |
A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This course provides students the opportunity to experience detailed education, training, work-based experience and direct patient/client care at a retail, institutional or long-term care clinical site. Students will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions of the pharmacy technician in a variety of clinical settings. Students will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, and interpersonal and teamwork skills. This course includes the application of objectives from learning Modules 33, 34 and 35 related to acute, ambulatory and long-term care practice experiences from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Training (First Edition). Co-requisites: PHRA 1301, 1305, 1309 and HITT 1305. TEC. |
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| PHRA 2361 - Clinical II—Pharmacy Technician | 3-0-12 |
This capstone course provides practical clinical experience in retail, institutional and long-term care settings. This course provides students with opportunities to apply, review, and bring together all the skills and knowledge from previous courses in serving clients in retail, institutional, and long-term care settings, including the standards of ethics governing pharmacy practice. Prerequisites: PHRA 1301, 1305, 1309, 2260 and HITT 1305. Co-requisite: PHRA 1445. TEC. |
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| PHYS 1401 - College Physics I | 4-3-2 |
This course is designed for majors in the physical or natural sciences. Emphasis is placed upon understanding and application of basic physical laws. Topics include general physics, mechanics, and heat. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or its equivalent. AC. |
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| PHYS 2411 - Integrated Physics | 4-3-2 |
This course provides a conceptual and integrated approach to mathematics and the traditional experimental sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, earth, and space science). It provides a basic understanding for those preparing to teach in grades K-8. AC. |
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| POFI 2301 - Word Processing | 3-2-2 |
This course introduces the various aspects of a word processing software package with emphasis on the use of text editing features to produce business documents. Prerequisite: Demonstrated keyboarding ability. TEC. |
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| POFI 2331 - Desktop Publishing for the Office | 3-2-3 |
This course provides 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 is on layout techniques, graphics, and multiple page displays. Prerequisite: POFI 2301 or proficiency in word processing software. TEC. |
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| POFI 2340 - Advanced Word Processing | 3-2-2 |
This course is a continuation of the study of word processing, including advanced applications in merging, macros, graphics, desktop publishing, and extensive formatting for technical documents. Emphasis is placed on business applications. Prerequisites: COSC 1301 and POFI 2301. TEC. |
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| POFM 1300 - Medical Coding | 3-2-2 |
This course provides presentation and application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions, utilizing various coding systems. Prerequisite: HITT 1305. TEC. |
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| POFM 1309 - Medical Office Procedures | 3-2-2 |
This course introduces 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. TEC. |
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| POFM 1327 - Medical Insurance | 3-3-1 |
This course provides a survey of medical insurance, including the life cycle of various claim forms, terminology, litigation, patient relations, and ethical issues. Prerequisite: HITT 1305. TEC. |
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| POFM 2333 - Medical Document Production | 3-2-2 |
This course studies advanced concepts of medical office activities, practices, and procedures. Topics include advanced medical reports, coding, billing, insurance activities, and records management. Prerequisites: POFM 1309, and HITT 1305. Co-requisite: POFT 1329. TEC. |
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| POFM 2386 - Internship-Medical Office | 3-0-9 |
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a 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. Prerequisites: Enrollment in medical office technology program, sophomore standing, a minimum of 30 semester hours in program, all POFM courses completed, and departmental approval. TEC. |
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| POFT 1127 - Introduction to Keyboarding | 1-1-1 |
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. TEC. |
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| POFT 1301 - Business English | 3-3-1 |
This course introduces a practical application of basic language usage skills: grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, vocabulary building, and proofreading, with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. TEC. |
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| POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedures I | 3-2-2 |
This course provides a 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. TEC. |
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| POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding | 3-2-2 |
This course provides an introduction to the touch-typing system of keyboarding, numeric keyboarding and the formatting of letters, memos, reports, and tables. This course is designed for the individual with no previous keyboarding experience. Training is provided with the personal computer. TEC. |
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| POFT 1331 - Business Machine Applications | 3-2-2 |
This course provides technique familiarization in the operation of the most commonly used office machines. Computations, calculations, speed drills, percentages, discounts and net values, chain discounts, and business forms. Prerequisite: Demonstrated keyboarding ability or concurrent enrollment in POFT 1329. TEC. |
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| POFT 1349 - Administrative Office Procedures II | 3-2-3 |
This course provides advanced office application with special emphasis on decision making, goal setting, management theories and critical thinking. Course focuses on various aspects of office routines with additional emphasis on communication, job application, ethics, office etiquette, human relations, processing mail, records management, travel, and other topics associated with office technology. Prerequisite: POFT 1309. Co-requisites: POFT 2301, POFT 2312 and POFI 2301 or equivalent competencies. TEC. |
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| POFT 2301 - Intermediate Keyboarding | 3-2-3 |
This course is a continuation of keyboarding skills in document formatting, speed, and accuracy. Emphasis is on proofreading, editing, following instructions, and keying documents from various copy. Prerequisites: POFT 1329 with a grade of "C" or better or a demonstrated ability to type 45 net words per minute for 3 minutes. TEC. |
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| POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence/Communication | 3-3-1 |
This course develops writing skills to produce effective business documents. Prerequisite: POFT 1301. TEC. |
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| POFT 2386 – Internship—Office Technology | 3-0-9 |
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a 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. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Office Technology Program, sophomore standing, a minimum of 30 semester hours in program and departmental approval. TEC. |
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| PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology | 3-3-0 |
This course provides an introductory survey of the major areas of psychology, such as learning, personality, psychological testing, developmental issues and physiological bases of behavior. Emphasis is on psychology as the scientific study of behavior and includes both human and animal behavior. AC. |
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| PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a study of the growth and development of behavior patterns in children. AC. |
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| PSYC 2311 - Adult Development and Aging | 3-3-0 |
This course offers a survey of major issues in adult development and aging, including: biological influences, aging changes, cognitive changes, personality integration, changes in family structure, and disease factors. AC. |
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| PSYC 2313 - Adolescent Psychology | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a study of the growth and development of adolescent behavior patterns. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301. AC. |
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| PSYC 2317 - Statistical Methods in Psychology | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a non-calculus based introduction to statistics, statistical measures of data, measures of central tendency and variation, normal distribution, and correlation and sampling. Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or its equivalent. AC. |
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| PTAC 1302 - Introduction to Process Technology | 3-2-2 |
This course provides an introduction to process operations in the oil refinery and petrochemical industry including: operator roles, responsibilities and expectations; plant terminology; safety and environmental responsibilities; applied organic and inorganic chemistry; applied physics; plant equipment; utility systems; product handling; flow diagrams; and general process overview of process operating technology including the mental and physical requirements of the process operator career. Plant tour may be conducted. TEC. |
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| PTAC 1308 - Safety, Health and Environment | 3-3-0 |
This course is an introduction to occupational safety, health, and environmental practices and associated equipment including: safety mindset and attitude; personal safety equipment; general safety policies and procedures; hazards communications; HAZWOPER/emergency response; first aid and CPR; industrial hygiene; exposure monitoring; and environmental compliance. This course will give students an overview of various governmental regulations mandated by OSHA, EPA, SARA, RCRA, DOT, NFPA, etc. TEC. |
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| PTAC 1332 - Process Instrumentation I | 3-2-2 |
This course introduces the student to the: nature of process control, elements of process control, process control signals, introduction to process measurement, principles of transducers, basic process measurement, temperature measurements, principles of pressure and measurements, level measurements, properties of fluid flow, flow measurements, controllers, modern control, and valves. TEC. |
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| PTAC 1410 - Process Technology I - Equipment | 4-3-2 |
This course builds on the information presented in previous courses putting the components of equipment together. Students will apply the knowledge taught in previous courses to understand how individual equipment work, how they interconnect, and how they contribute to overall plant operations. The student will arrange process equipment into basic systems; describe the purpose and function of specific process equipment; explain how factors affecting process equipment are controlled under normal conditions; and recognize abnormal process conditions. This course covers the petroleum refining industry and petrochemical industry equipment. Prerequisite: PTAC 1302. TEC. |
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| PTAC 2314 - Principles of Quality | 3-3-0 |
This course is the study of the background and application of quality concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools, statistics, economics and continuous improvement. |
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| PTAC 2436 - Process Instrumentation II | 4-3-3 |
This course introduces the student to the following: process control drawings; using symbols and diagrams; fundamentals of control loops; control loop characteristics; advanced control methods; loop dynamics; loop protection; measuring conductivity; measuring pH and ORP; optical measurement; measuring products of combustion; chromatography; computers-history and overview; small computers in process control; distributive control system-architecture; DCS configuration and operation; DCS system and applications integration; introduction to programmable logic controllers; system integration; and troubleshooting. Prerequisites: PTAC 1332. TEC. |
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| PTAC 2446 - Process Troubleshooting | 4-3-3 |
This course introduces the student to the different types of troubleshooting techniques, procedures and methods used to solve process problems. Topics include application of data collection and analysis, cause-effect relationships and reasoning. TEC. |
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| RNSG 1207 - Nursing Jurisprudence | 2-1-2 |
This course in nursing jurisprudence and ethics emphasizes personal and professional responsibility. Study of the laws and regulations related to the provision of safe and effective professional nursing care. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402 and 2420; ENGL 1301, 3 credit-hour computer elective OR MATH 1314; RNSG 1215 and 1311. This course is part of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. Students must be accepted into the program to enroll in the course. TEC. |
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| RNSG 1210 - Introduction to Community-Based Nursing | 2-1-2 |
This course provides an overview of the delivery of nursing care in a variety of community-based settings, application of systematic problem-solving processes and critical thinking skills, focusing on the examination of concepts and theories relevant to community-based nursing and development of judgment, skill and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402 and 2420; ENGL 1301; and 3 credit-hour computer elective OR MATH 1314; RNSG 1215 and 1311. This course is part of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. Students must be accepted into the program to enroll in the course. TEC. |
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| RNSG 1215 - Health Assessment | 2-1-2 |
This course offers the development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive health assessment within a legal/ethical framework. The student will describe the components of a comprehensive health assessment and demonstrate the techniques utilized in a systematic process of health assessment. Prerequisite: Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or administrative approval. TEC. |
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| RNSG 1311 - Nursing Pathophysiology | 3-2-2 |
This course provides basic principles of pathophysiology, emphasizing nursing applications. Topics include principles of homeostasis related to body systems. The student will discuss homeostasis as a mechanism for achieving and maintaining normal interaction of structure and functions, relate the physiological system and its role in pathogenesis and explain the importance of pathophysiology in nursing practice. Prerequisites: Licensed practical/vocational nurse or administrative approval, BIOL 2401 and 2402. TEC. |
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| RNSG 1327 - Transition from Vocational to Professional Nursing | 3-2-4 |
This course provides a study of health promotion, expanded assessment, analysis of data, nursing process, pharmacology, multidisciplinary teamwork, communication and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework throughout the life span. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402 and 2420; ENGL 1301; 3 credit-hour computer elective OR MATH 1314; RNSG 1215 and 1311. Co-requisite: RNSG 2361. This course is part of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. Students must be accepted into the program to enroll in this course. This course must be successfully completed simultaneously with the clinical component (RNSG 2361) to receive credit for this course and progress in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. TEC. |
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| RNSG 2361 - Clinical I | 3-0-12 |
This course provides a health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402 and 2420; ENGL 1301; 3 credit-hour computer elective OR MATH 1314; RNSG 1215 and 1311. Co-requisite: RNSG 1327. This course is part of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. Students must be accepted into the program to enroll in this course. TEC. This course must be successfully completed simultaneously with the didactic component (RNSG 1327) to receive credit for this course and progress in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. |
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| RNSG 2362 - Clinical II | 3-0-16 |
This course provides a health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402, 1402 and 2420; ENGL 1301, 3 credit-hour computer elective OR MATH 1314; RNSG 1215 and 1311. Co-requisite: RNSG 2514. This course is part of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. Students must be accepted into the program to enroll in this course. TEC. This course must be successfully completed simultaneously with the didactic component (RNSG 2514) to receive credit for this course and progress in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. |
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| RNSG 2363 - Clinical III | 3-0-16 |
This course provides a health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402 and 2420; ENGL 1301 and 3 credit-hour computer elective OR MATH 1314; RNSG 1215 and 1311. Co-requisite: RNSG 2535. This course is part of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. Students must be accepted into the program to enroll in this course. TEC. This course must be successfully completed simultaneously with the didactic component (RNSG 2534) to receive credit for this course and progress in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. |
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| RNSG 2514 - Care of Client w/ Complex Healthcare Needs | 5-4-2 |
This course provides application of a systematic problem-solving process and critical-thinking skills to provide nursing care to diverse clients/families across the life span with complex healthcare needs, including, but not limited to, complex childhood/adolescent diseases, complicated prenatal care, acute mental illness, complex preoperative care, serious adult health problems, and health issues related to aging. Emphasis on tertiary disease prevention, health maintenance/restoration and collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary health care team. Topics include the role of the nurse as client advocate and coordinator of care and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 240, and 2420; ENGL 1301, 3 credit-hour computer elective OR MATH 1314; RNSG 1215 and 1311. Co-requisite: RNSG 2362. This course is part of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. Students must be accepted into the program to enroll in the course. TEC. This course must be successfully completed simultaneously with the clinical component (RNSG 2362) to receive credit for this course and progress in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. |
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| RNSG 2535 – Integrated Client Care Management | 5-4-2 |
This course provides the application of client assessment skills, critical thinking and independent nursing interventions to care for diverse client/families throughout the life span whose healthcare needs may be difficult to predict. Emphasis on collaborative clinical decision-making, nursing leadership skills, and client management. Topics include the significance of professional development, trends in nursing and healthcare and applicable knowledge, judgment skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402 and 2420; ENGL 1301 and 3 credit-hour computer elective OR MATH 1314; RNSG 1215 and 1311. Co-requisite: RNSG 2363. This course is part of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. Students must be accepted into the program to enroll in this course. TEC. This course must be successfully completed simultaneously with the clinical component (RNSG 2363) to receive credit for this course and progress in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. |
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| SGNL 1301 - Sign Language I (Beginning) | 3-3-0 |
This course introduces American Sign Language, covering finger spelling, vocabulary and basic sentence structure and preparing students to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired. AC. |
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| SGNL 2301 - Sign Language II (Intermediate) | 3-3-0 |
This course offers review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language, including interpreting from signing to voice and from voice to signing. Prerequisite: SGNL 1301. AC. |
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| SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology | 3-3-0 |
This course addresses concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions and social processes. AC. |
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| SOCI 1306 - Social Problems | 3-3-0 |
This course addresses application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society, such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, or family problems. AC. |
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| SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a sociological examination of marriage and family life, including problems of courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern American society. AC. |
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| SOCI 2306 - Human Sexuality | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a study of the psychological, socialized, and physiological aspects of human sexuality. AC. |
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| SOCI 2326 - Social Psychology | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a survey of theories of individual behavior and social environment and may include topics, such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes. AC. |
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| SOCI 2336 - Criminology | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a study of current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of preventions, systems of punishment and rehabilitation. AC. |
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| SOCI 2339 - Juvenile Delinquency | 3-3-0 |
This course provides current theories and research on crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation. AC. |
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| SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a study of the use and abuse of drugs in today’s society. Emphasis is on the physiological, sociological and psychological factors. AC. |
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| SOCI 2371 - Deviant Behavior | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a study of the major areas of social maladjustment from the standpoint of the processes underlying social and individual disorganization- alcoholism, illegitimacy, suicide, drug addiction, and other personal deviations. AC. |
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| SOCI 2372 - Social Gerontology | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a study of aging from a sociological perspective and covers such areas as socialization groups, social stratification and deviance, as well as the five basic social institutions: family, economy, political systems, religion, and education. AC. |
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| SOCI 2373 - Current Issues in Sociology | 3-3-0 |
This course provides an in-depth study of specific contemporary topics in sociology, such as multiculturalism, sociobiology, urban society, gerontology, death and dying, or sex-roles. AC. |
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| SPAN 1311 - Beginning Spanish I | 3-3-0 |
This course teaches fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, including basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture. Students will engage in audio and computerized practice. AC. |
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| SPAN 1312 - Beginning Spanish II | 3-3-0 |
This course is a continuation of SPAN 1311 and includes concentration on conversation, more advanced points of grammar and continued reading practice. Students will engage in audio and computerized practice. Prerequisite: SPAN 1311 or equivalent determined by examination. AC. |
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| SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communications. | 3-3-0 |
This course provides both theoretical and practical approaches to speech communication behavior in interpersonal, small group, and public communication situations. AC. |
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| SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking | 3-3-0 |
This course addresses research, composition, organization and delivery of speeches for various purposes and occasions with emphasis on listener analysis and informative and persuasive techniques. AC. |
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| SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication | 3-3-0 |
This course provides both theoretical and practical approaches to verbal and nonverbal communication with focus on interpersonal relationships. AC. |
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| SPCH 2335 - Argumentation and Debate | 3-3-0 |
This course provides a study of evidence and reasoning and a critique of them as reflected in current public affairs. AC. |
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| SPCH 2341 - Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3-3-0 |
This course provides both theoretical and practical approaches to the principles of speech applied to performance in the interpretation of prose and poetry. Prerequisite: Sophomore literature or instructor's approval. AC. |
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| TECM 1303 - Technical Math Calculations | 1-1-0 |
This course provides specific mathematical calculations required by industry. It includes whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, flow rates, pressure, level, temperature, proportions, etc. The course also covers converting to different units of measurements including flow, level, pressure and temperature. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1136 - Mental Health | 1-1-0 |
This course provides an introduction to the principles and theories of positive mental health and human behaviors. Topics included, but not limited to, are emotional responses, coping mechanisms, and therapeutic communication skills. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160, VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227. Co-requisites: VNSG 2413, VNSG 1562, VNSG 1222. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1138 - Mental Illness | 1-1-0 |
This course provides a study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160, VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227, VNSG 2413, VNSG 1562, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1222. Co-requisites: VNSG 2214, VNSG 2563, VNSG 1330, VNSG 1334. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1160 - Clinical Practical Nurse I | 1-0-3 |
Students will acquire skills to provide basic care to clients, such as hygiene measures, transfer techniques, obtaining vital signs, bed making, etc. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Must be taken in concurrence with VNSG 1323. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1222 - Vocational Nursing Concepts | 2-2-0 |
This course provides an introduction to the nursing profession and its responsibilities and the legal and ethical issues in nursing practice. Concepts presented relate to the physical, emotional and psychosocial self-care of the learner/professional. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160, VNSG 1502, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227. Co-requisites: VNSG 2413, VNSG 1562, VNSG 1136, PSYC 2308. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1227 - Essentials of Medication Administration | 2-1-2 |
This course provides general principles of medication administration, including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration and documentation of multiple forms of drugs. Instruction includes various systems of measurement. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160. Co-requisites: VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, BIOL 1322. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1330 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing | 3-3-0 |
This course provides utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Emphasis is on the bio-psycho-socio-cultural needs of the family during the phases of pregnancy, childbirth and the neonatal period including abnormal conditions. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160, VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227, VNSG 2413, VNSG 1562, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1222. Co-requisites: VNSG 2214, VNSG 2563, VNSG 1330, VNSG 1334. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1331 - Pharmacology | 3-3-0 |
This course provides the fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160. Co-requisites: VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, BIOL 1322. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1323 - Basic Nursing Skills | 3-2-2 |
This course provides the mastery of entry-level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of healthcare settings. Students will utilize the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. Students may be eligible for certification as nurse aides through the Texas Department of Human Services Long-Term Care Division after completing this course. Must be taken with VNSG 1160. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1334 - Pediatrics | 3-3-0 |
This is a study of childhood diseases and childcare from infancy through adolescence. Focus is on the care of the well and the ill child, utilizing the nursing process. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160, VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227, VNSG 2413, VNSG 1562, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1222. Co-requisites: VNSG 2214, VNSG 2563, VNSG 1330, VNSG 1334. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1502 - Applied Nursing Skills I | 5-3-6 |
This course is an introduction to and application of primary nursing skills. This course addresses the role of the vocational nurse. Emphasis is on utilization of the nursing process and related scientific principles. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160. Co-requisites: VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, BIOL 1322. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1561 - Clinical Practical Nurse II | 5-0-18 |
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. This clinical rotation is in nursing home facilities or hospital facilities. Students in this level will be required to perform various skills on clients, such as, but not limited to, hygiene measures, foley catheter insertion, physical assessment, g-tube feedings, blood glucose monitoring, care plans, etc. Clinical experiences are unpaid external experiences. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160, VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227. Co-requisites: VNSG 2413, VNSG 1562, VNSG 1222. TEC. |
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| VNSG 1562 - Clinical Practical Nurse III | 5-0-24 |
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. Students continue to provide client care, administer medications, wound care, sterile technique, isolation, admissions and discharges of clients, following doctors’ orders, and utilizing the nursing process, etc. Clinical experiences are unpaid learning experiences. TEC. |
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| VNSG 2213 - Applied Nursing Skills II | 4-3-2 |
This course provides an application of nursing skills to meet more complex needs, utilizing the nursing process and scientific principles. Clients experiencing health deviations are included in this course. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160, VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227. Co-requisites: VNSG 2413, VNSG 1562, VNSG 1222. TEC. |
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| VNSG 2214 - Applied Nursing Skills III | 2-1-3 |
This course is a continuation of Applied Nursing Skills II. Nursing skills are applied to meet complex client needs, utilizing the nursing process and related scientific principles. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160, VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227, VNSG 2413, VNSG 1562, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1222. Co-requisites: VNSG 2214, VNSG 2563, VNSG 1330, VNSG 1334. TEC. |
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| VNSG 2563 - Clinical Practical Nurse IV | 5-0-24 |
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. Students continue to provide client care in various clinical sites, such as medical surgical, obstetrics/gyn, post partum, pediatrics, etc. Community sites as well as hospital facilities will be utilized. Students will coordinate and provide care for clients while utilizing the nursing process. Clinical experiences are unpaid external experiences. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1160, VNSG 1502, VNSG 1561, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227, VNSG 2413, VNSG 1562, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1222. Co-requisites: VNSG 2214, VNSG 2563, VNSG 1330, VNSG 1334. TEC. |
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