2009-2010 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 22, 2024  
2009-2010 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Sociology

  
  

Spanish

  
  
  
  
  

Special Education

  
  • SPED 2300 - Exceptional Learners


    Exceptional Learners covers issues and professional practice influencing the education of exceptional learners. The course focuses on the physical, psychological and learning needs and characteristics of exceptional learners. The course also examines such issues as inclusion; legislation, regulations and litigations related to special education; and the functions of the referral network. Instructional techniques are discussed for the effective teaching of exceptional learners. Field experience/ observation is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: DSPR 0800/0870 and DSPW 0800 or appropriate entrance scores. 3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (Variable)

    Credits: 3


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Speech

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Surgical Technology

  
  
  • SURG 1005 - Surgical Terminology and Pharmacology


    Surgical Terminology and Pharmacology is designed for public and allied health professionals who need to read and interpret health and medical reports, research reports and/or professional literature. Topics include an analysis of the authorization of medical terms related to various disorders with a focus on punctuation and spelling, basic word structure, abbreviations and symbols and the body and its systems. Additional focus will include the biomedical and pharmacological effects of therapeutic drugs on the human body, positive and negative reactions to drugs and interaction effects between and among drugs. Attention will be given to metric-weight and measures, terminology, case and handling of drugs, classification of drugs and anesthesia.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program.

    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours

    Credits: 3


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  • SURG 1010 - Surgical Technology and Patient Care I


    Surgical Technology and Patient Care I covers the duties of the surgical technologist; the surgical team members; hospitals and their backgrounds; hospital organization and management; physical aspects of the operating room; intradepartmental relations; communication and rapport; the development of surgery; and identifying ethical, moral and legal responsibilities. The course also introduces students to patient care concepts and practices and instructional components of electricity, physics, robotics and computer skills are reviewed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program.
    Corequisite: SURG 1011 

    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours

    Credits: 3


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  • SURG 1011 - Surgical Technology and Patient Care Laboratory I


    Surgical Technology and Patient Care Laboratory I introduces students to surgical procedures, incisions, wound closure, operative pathology and common complications that arise in general and specialty surgery. Students gain preparation to work under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Particular emphasis is on operating room furniture, instrumentation, supplies, equipment and establishing the sterile field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program.
    Corequisite: SURG 1010

    1 Credit Hour - 10 Lab Hours

    Credits: 1


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Theatre

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Welding/ Metal Fabrication Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • WELD 1410 - Metallurgy and Materials Testing


    Metallurgy and Materials Testing teaches students to process and examine metallographic specimens and to identify material microscopically; to apply hardness and tensile tests and interpret results; to demonstrate and understanding of metals and their crystalline structure; and to understand the effects of heat, rates of heating and cooling, as well as alloying elements on metals. The course also includes an introduction to the mechanical testing of metals for strength, hardness and mechanical properties.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    4 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 6 Lab Hours (S)

    Credits: 4


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Women’s Studies

  
 

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