2019-2020 Catalog Vol. 80 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog Vol. 80 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Prerequisite: a course you must successfully complete prior to enrolling in the course for which it is listed as a prerequisite. You must receive a grade of C (2.0) or better in order for the course to satisfy a prerequisite requirement, unless otherwise specified in the course description.

Corequisite: a course you may enroll in simultaneously as the course for which it is listed as a corequisite.

Co-enrolled: a course you must enroll in while simultaneously enrolled in another designated course.

Contact hour disclaimer: Weekly lecture/lab/external contact hours denoted in all course descriptions reference a standard sixteen (16) week fall or spring semester. For non-standard semesters/sessions (e.g. summer semesters, winter/spring mini-mesters, 12-week sessions, etc.), the lecture/lab/external material will be covered over a shorter period of time, resulting in more hours each week. Total contact hours will remain the same for each course regardless of the semester/session type or the teaching modality (e.g. internet, blended, face-to-face, etc.). Detailed weekly hour combinations are available in the specific course syllabus.

Types of Course Fees:

Online Course Fees: A $25 per course fee covering the cost of software and equipment will be charged for online and blended course sections.

Course/Lab/SIM Lab/Testing Fees: These fees are additional charges, approved by the Blinn College Board of Trustees, for specific courses that have demonstrably higher costs of delivering instruction because of the need for special equipment, supplies, use of facilities, technology, software, field trips, testing costs, or lessons required by the course.

 

Courses included in the Core Curriculum are noted as a Core Curriculum Course after the course title.

Note: The second digit of a course rubric identifies the number of credit hours a student will earn upon completing the course. For example: ENGL 1301 is a 3 credit hour course, as denoted by the 2nd digit.

 

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RADR 1367 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

    CIP Code: 510911

    Credit Hours: 3
    External Hours: 21

    Contact Hour Total: 336

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. The student will continue to meet competencies in radiographic procedures and patient care. Film analysis, evaluation of special problems and procedural updates will be presented. Prerequisite(s): RADR 1267 , RADR 2301 , RADR 2305 , and RADR 2313 .
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RADR 2217 Radiographic Pathology

    CIP Code: 510911

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Disease process and their appearance on radiographic images. Special procedures will be discussed as they interrelate with pathological findings demonstrated on radiographic images. Prerequisite(s): RADR 2309 , RADR 2331 , and RADR 2366 . Co-enrolled: RADR 1191 , RADR 2235 , and RADR 2367 .
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RADR 2235 Radiologic Technology Seminar

    CIP Code: 510911

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning. This course will assist in student preparation to sit for the national certification exam, as well as general professional updates and personal portfolio design. Prerequisite(s): RADR 2309 , RADR 2331 , and RADR 2366 . Co-enrolled: RADR 1191 , RADR 2217 , and RADR 2367 .
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RADR 2301 Intermediate Radiographic Procedures

    CIP Code: 510911

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Contact Hour Total: 96

    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. Radiographic procedures of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems will be simulated. Methods of administering contrast media will be discussed and illustrated. Prerequisite(s): RADR 1203 , RADR 1266 , RADR 1311 , and RADR 1313 . Co-enrolled: RADR 1267 , RADR 2305 , and RADR 2313 .
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Lab Fee: $72.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RADR 2305 Principles of Radiographic Imaging II

    CIP Code: 510911

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables, and the synthesis of all variables in image production. Prerequisite(s): RADR 1203 , RADR 1266 , RADR 1311 , and RADR 1313 . Co-enrolled: RADR 1267 , RADR 2301 , and RADR 2313 .
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RADR 2309 Radiographic Imaging Equipment

    CIP Code: 510911

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    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. This course will explore the concepts of electricity and magnetism as applied to construction and operation of the x-ray machine. Factors and interactions involved in x-ray production will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): RADR 1267 , RADR 1367 , RADR 2301 , RADR 2305 , and RADR 2313 . Co-enrolled: RADR 2331  and RADR 2366 .
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RADR 2313 Radiation Biology and Protection

    CIP Code: 510911

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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. Radiation interactions, radio sensitivity, radiation dose/response relationships, and early/late radiation effects will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): RADR 1203 , RADR 1266 , RADR 1311 , and RADR 1313 . Co-enrolled: RADR 1267 , RADR 2301 , and RADR 2305 .
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RADR 2331 Advanced Radiographic Procedures

    CIP Code: 510911

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Contact Hour Total: 96

    Positioning and alignment of the anatomic structure and equipment, evaluation of images for demonstration of anatomy and related pathology. The study of standard radiographic procedures of the vertebral column, thorax, skull, and trauma radiographic procedures will be discussed and demonstrated. Prerequisite(s): RADR 1267 , RADR 1367 , RADR 2301 , RADR 2305 , and RADR 2313 . Co-enrolled: RADR 2309  and RADR 2366 .
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Lab Fee: $72.00
    Testing Fee: $75.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RADR 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

    CIP Code: 510911

    Credit Hours: 3
    External Hours: 24

    Contact Hour Total: 384

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. The student will continue to meet competencies in radiographic procedures and patient care. Experience in surgery and trauma radiography is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): RADR 1267 , RADR 1367 , RADR 2301 , RADR 2305 , and RADR 2313 . Co-enrolled: RADR 2309  and RADR 2331 .
    SIM Lab Fee: $25.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RADR 2367 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

    CIP Code: 510911

    Credit Hours: 3
    External Hours: 24

    Contact Hour Total: 384

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. The student will continue to meet competencies in radiographic procedures and patient care at an advanced level. Film analysis, procedural updates, and evaluation of special problems will be presented. Prerequisite(s): RADR 2309 , RADR 2331 , and RADR 2366 . Co-enrolled: RADR 1191 , RADR 2217 , and RADR 2235 .
    SIM Lab Fee: $25.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course

Real Estate

  
  • RELE 1300 Contract Forms and Addenda

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Promulgated Contract Forms, shall include but is not limited to unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated and approved forms, commission rules governing use forms and case studies involving use of forms.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RELE 1303 Real Estate Appraisal

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    The central purposes and functions of an appraisal, social and economic determinants of value, appraisal case studies, cost, market data and income approaches to value estimates, final correlations, and reporting.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RELE 1307 Real Estate Investments

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Characteristics of real estate investments. Includes techniques of investment analysis, time-valued money, discounted and non-discounted investment criteria, leverage, tax shelters, depreciation, and applications to property tax.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RELE 1309 Real Estate Law

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Legal concepts of real estate, land description, real property rights, estates in land, contracts, conveyances, encumbrances, foreclosures, recording procedures, and evidence of title.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RELE 1311 Law of Contracts

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, statute of frauds, specific performance and remedies for breach, unauthorized practice of law, commission rules relating to use of adopted forms, and owner disclosure requirements.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RELE 1315 Property Management

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    The role of the property manager, landlord policies, operational guidelines, leases, lease negotiations, tenant relations, maintenance, reports, habitability laws, and the Fair Housing Act.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RELE 1319 Real Estate Finance

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative financial instruments, equal credit opportunity laws affecting mortgage lending, Community Reinvestment Act, and the state housing agency.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RELE 1321 Real Estate Marketing

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Real estate professionalism and ethics, characteristics of successful salespersons, time management, psychology of marketing, listing procedures, advertising, negotiating and closing financing; and the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RELE 1325 Real Estate Mathematics

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Basic arithmetic skills. Includes mathematical logic, percentages, interest, time value of money, depreciation, amortization, proration, and estimation of closing statements.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RELE 1406 Principles of Real Estate

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    A complete overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a license holder; titles to and conveyance of real estate; legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances and liens; distinctions between personal and real property; appraisal, finance and regulations; closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment. Fulfills the 4 semester hours of Principles of Real Estate required for the salesperson license.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RELE 2301 Law of Agency

    CIP Code: 521501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Law of agency including principal-agent and master-servant relationships, the authority of an agent, the termination of an agent’s authority, the fiduciary and other duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade practices, listing or buying representation procedures, and the disclosure of an agency.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course

Registered Nursing

  
  • RNSG 1144 Nursing Skills II

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Study of the concepts and principles necessry to perform intermediate or advanced nursing skills for the adult patient and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1215  and RNSG 1301 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 1260 .
    SIM Lab Fee: $35.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 1215 Health Assessment

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive nursing health assessment within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the generic ADN Program or Director approval.
    SIM Lab Fee: $35.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 1260 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 2
    External Hours: 6

    Contact Hour Total: 96

    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. The content of this course focuses on clients and their families with common, chronic health concerns and will assist the student to develop their role as a member of the profession in providing patient-centered care, while emphasizing patient safety and advocacy and collaboration among the health care team. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1215  and RNSG 1301 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 1144 .
    SIM Lab Fee: $35.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 1301 Pharmacology

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug classifications. Content includes the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401 , BIOL 2402 , and admissions into the generic ADN Program or Director approval.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 1327 Transition to Professional Nursing

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Content includes health promotion, expanded assessment, analysis of data, critical thinking skills and systematic problem solving process, pharmacology, interdisciplinary teamwork, communication, and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework throughout the lifespan. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the LVN Transition Option of the ADN Program. Co-enrolled: RNSG 1144  and RNSG 1260 .
    Testing Fee: $471.50
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 1341 Common Concepts of Adult Health

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Basic integration of 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. Study of the common concepts of caring for adult patients and families with medical-surgical health care needs related to body systems, emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. The content of this course focuses on clients and their families with common, chronic health concerns. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1215 , RNSG 1513 , and RNSG 1301 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 1144 , RNSG 1260 , RNSG 2160 , and RNSG 2213 .
    Testing Fee: $228.75 (Fall 2018); $241.75 (Spring 2019)
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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. The content of this course focuses on patients with common, acute health concerns. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1260 , RNSG 2213 , RNSG 2160 , and RNSG 1144 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 1412 , RNSG 2161 , and RNSG 2261 .
    Testing Fee: $228.75
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 1412 Nursing Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 96

    Study of the concepts related to the provision of nursing care for childbearing and childrearing families. Application of systematic problem-solving processes and critical thinking skills, including a focus on the childbearing family during the perinatal periods and the childrearing family from birth to adolescence; and competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1144 , RNSG 1260 , RNSG 2160 , and RNSG 2213 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 1343 , RNSG 2161 , and RNSG 2261 .
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 1513 Foundations for Nursing Practice

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Contact Hour Total: 144

    Introduction to the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, and a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. Emphasis on knowledge, judgments, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. The mechanisms of disease and the needs and problems that can arise are discussed and how the nursing process helps manage the patient through these issues. The content of this course will assist the student to develop his or her role as a member of the profession in providing patient-centered care, while emphasizing patient safety and advocacy and collaboration among the health care team. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the generic ADN Program. Co-enrolled: RNSG 1215  and RNSG 1301 .
    SIM Lab Fee: $35.00
    Testing Fee: $271.75
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 2121 Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 16

    Exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the roles of the professional nurse. Includes application of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1343 , RNSG 2261 , RNSG 1412 , and RNSG 2161 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 2231 , RNSG 2262 , and RNSG 2263 .
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 2160 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 1
    External Hours: 3

    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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. The content of this course focuses on principles and concepts of mental health , psychopathology and treatment modalities on clients and their families at mental health sites. The content of this course will assist the student to develop their role as a member of the profession in providing patient-centered care, while emphasizing patient safety and advocacy and collaboration among the health care team. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1215  and RNSG 1301 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 2213 .
    SIM Lab Fee: $24.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 2161 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 1
    External Hours: 3

    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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. The content of this course focuses on the provision of nursing care for childbearing and childrearing families. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1144 , RNSG 1260 , RNSG 2160 , and RNSG 2213 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1412 , and RNSG 2261 .
    SIM Lab Fee: $24.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of patients and their families. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1215  and RNSG 1301 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 2160 .
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 2231 Advanced Concepts Adult Health

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Application of advanced concepts and skills for the development of the professional nurse’s roles in caring for adult patients and families. Emphasis on advanced knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1412 , RNSG 2161 , and RNSG 2261 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 2121 , RNSG 2262 , and RNSG 2263 .
    Testing Fee: $220.75 (Fall 2018); $228.75 (Spring 2019)
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 2261 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 2
    External Hours: 6

    Contact Hour Total: 96

    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. The content of this course focuses on clients with common acute health concerns. The content of this course will assist the student to develop their role as a member of the profession in providing patient-centered care, while emphasizing patient safety and advocacy and collaboration among the health care team. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1144 , RNSG 1260 , RNSG 2160 , and RNSG 2213 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1412 , and RNSG 2161 .
    SIM Lab Fee: $35.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 2262 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 2
    External Hours: 6

    Contact Hour Total: 96

    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. The content of this course focuses on clients with common complex health concerns. The content of this course will assist the student to develop their role as a member of the profession in providing patient-centered care, while emphasizing patient safety and advocacy and collaboration among the health care team. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1343 , RNSG 2261 , RNSG 1412  and RNSG 2161 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 2121 , RNSG 2231 , and RNSG 2263 .
    SIM Lab Fee: $35.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • RNSG 2263 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    CIP Code: 513801

    Credit Hours: 2
    External Hours: 8

    Contact Hour Total: 128

    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. The content of this course focuses on clients with common complex health concerns. The content of this course will assist the student to develop their role as a member of the profession in providing patient-centered care, while emphasizing patient safety and advocacy and collaboration among the health care team. Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1343 , RNSG 2261 , RNSG 1412 , and RNSG 2161 . Co-enrolled: RNSG 2121 , RNSG 2231 , and RNSG 2262 .
    SIM Lab Fee: $35.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course

Social Work

  
  • SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work

    CIP Code: 44.0701.51 24

    Credit Hours: 3
    An overview of the history and development of social work as a profession. The course is designed to foster a philosophical, historical, and critical understanding of the social work profession, including social work values, ethics, and areas of practice utilized under a Generalist Intervention Model. (SOCW 2361 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.)

    Learning Outcomes

    1. Discuss the historical development of social work in the United States.
    2. Distinguish the profession of social work from other helping professions.
    3. Identify core values of social work as stated in the National Association of Social Worker (NASW) Code of
    4. Ethics.
    5. Identify the primary roles and functions of social workers (advocate, broker, facilitator, etc.).
    6. Identify practice settings where social workers function and articulate how these settings influence the
    7. roles of social workers.
    8. Describe how the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Code of Conduct guides social work
    9. practice.
    10. Describe how the NASW Code of Ethics guides social work practice.
    11. Describe social work’s goal of advancing human rights and justice.
    12. Describe social work’s obligation to serve diverse populations.
    13. Articulate the importance of self-care to prevent burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on TIIBA test or alternate test completion of READ 0306 with a grade of ”C” or better.


Sociology

  
  • SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology

    CIP Code: 451101

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
  
  • SOCI 1306 Social Problems

    CIP Code: 451101

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
  
  • SOCI 2301 Marriage And Family

    CIP Code: 451101

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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.
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
  
  • SOCI 2319 Minority Studies

    CIP Code: 451101

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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  • SOCI 2326 Social Psychology

    CIP Code: 42.2707.51 25

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48


    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.

    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Define Social Psychology and related terminology
    2. Discuss the relationship between the person and the situation and its influence on attitudes, prejudice,aggression, prosocial behavior, and interpersonal relationships
    3. Describe the dynamics of group behavior in areas of social influence, such as altruism, conformity, obedience, deindividuation, leadership, intergroup relations, and conflict and cooperation.
    4. Identify and evaluate the current and historical research, and research methods of social psychology, including ethical considerations

  
  • SOCI 2336 Criminology

    CIP Code: 450401

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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Spanish Language

  
  • SPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish I

    CIP Code: 160905

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 80

    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.
    Lab Fee: $20.00
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  • SPAN 1412 Beginning Spanish II

    CIP Code: 160905

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 80

    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. This course is a continuation of SPAN 1411 . Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1411  or permission of the department head.
    Lab Fee: $20.00
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  • SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I

    CIP Code: 160905

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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(s): SPAN 1412  or permission of the department head.
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  • SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II

    CIP Code: 160905

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    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. This course is a continuation of SPAN 2311 . Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2311  or permission of the department head.
  
  • SPAN 2313 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

    CIP Code: 160905

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Review and application of skills in reading and writing. Emphasizes vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Designed for individuals with oral proficiency in Spanish, these courses are considered equivalent to SPAN 2311  and SPAN 2312 . Particular attention will be given to spelling, accent marks and expansion of the students’ vocabulary. This course will allow students to reactivate the Spanish they have learned previously and develop it further, and it will help them learn more about their language and cultural heritage. Prerequisite(s): Native Spanish speaker or individuals who have learned Spanish and are fluent in the language.
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  • SPAN 2315 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

    CIP Code: 160905

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Review and application of skills in reading and writing. Emphasizes vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Designed for individuals with oral proficiency in Spanish, these courses are considered equivalent to SPAN 2311  and SPAN 2312 . This course is a sequel to SPAN 2313  for native Spanish speakers and individuals who have learned Spanish and are fluent in the language. This course will emphasize reading comprehension and literary analysis at a more sophisticated level. Particular attention will be given to spelling, simple and compound tenses and expansion of the students’ vocabulary. This course will allow students to reactivate the Spanish they have learned previously and develop it further, and it will help them learn more about their language and cultural heritage. Prerequisite(s): Native Spanish speakers or individuals who have learned Spanish and are fluent in the language.
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Spanish Language and Literature

  
  • SPNL 1201 Health Care Spanish

    CIP Code: 160905

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Development of practical Spanish communication skills for the health care employee including medical terminology, greetings, common expressions, commands, and phrases normally used within a hospital or a physician’s office.
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Speech

  
  • SPCH 1144 Forensics Activities I

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Laboratory experience for students who particpate in forensic activities. Students are encouraged to particpate in speech and debate tournaments. Individual practice time may be required.
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  • SPCH 1145 Forensics Activities II

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Laboratory experience for students who participate in forensic activities. Students are encouraged to participate in speech and debate tournaments. Individual practice time may be required. Prerequisite(s): SPCH 1144 Forensics Activities I 
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  • SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Introduces basic human communication principles and theories embedded in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, small group, and public speaking.
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  • SPCH 1315 Public Speaking

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
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  • SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
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  • SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speaking

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams and technologically mediated formats.
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  • SPCH 1342 Voice and Diction

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48


    Focuses on the physiology and mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in SPCH 2341  is recommended.

    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Distinguish characteristics making up a pleasant vs. unpleasant speaking voice.
    2. Identify and locate the major pa1ts making up the respiratory and phonatory systems.
    3. Identify the International Phonetic Alphabet and the symbols for the phonemes of English.
    4. Demonstrate proper respiration for speech.
    5. Explain the proper production of consonants, vowels and diphthongs.
    6. Assess personal speech strengths and weaknesses.
    7. Employ techniques necessary for personal speaking skills.
    8. Demonstrate verbal expression of complex ideas and emotions.
    Corequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in SPCH 2341  is recommended.
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  • SPCH 2144 Forensics Activities III

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Laboratory experience for students who participate in forensic activities. Students are encouraged to participate in speech and debate tournaments. Individual practice time may be required. Prerequisite(s): SPCH 1144 Forensics Activities I , SPCH 1145 Forensics Activities II 
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  • SPCH 2145 Forensics Activities IV

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Laboratory experience for students who participate in forensic activities. Students are encouraged to participate in speech and debate tournaments. Individual practice time may be required. Prerequisite(s): SPCH 1144 Forensics Activities I , SPCH 1145 Forensics Activities II , SPCH 2144 Forensics Activities III 
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  • SPCH 2316 Interviewing

    CIP Code: 90101

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    This course is designed to offer the students the tools to understand the processes involved in an interview setting and how to better prepare for the roles of interviewer, interviewee, or facilitator. Furthermore, understanding and applying the principles of interviewing will provide the students with skills and techniques that will positively impact their carriers.
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  • SPCH 2333 Discussion and Small Group Communication

    CIP Code: 23.1304.56 12

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48


    Discussion and small group theories and techniques as they relate to group process and interaction. Notes: 2.            Identify the ways task and relational elements of communication influence the group process.

    3.            Explain the way leadership affects group interaction.

    4.            Explain the problem-solving process.

    5.            Identify the varying elements that affect conflict and its management in groups.

  
  • SPCH 2335 Argumentation And Debate

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48


    Focuses on the theories and practice of argumentation and debate including analysis, reasoning, organization, evidence, and refutation. Aims to engage students in discussions and debates of contemporary issues of socio-political and cultural significance, which are the building blocks of a democratic society.

    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Apply various terms and principles of rhetoric.
    2. Read, analyze, and write argumentative essays/outlines.
    3. Construct and defend clear and powerful arguments.
    4. Ask effective questions, communicate arguments, and respond to counter-argwnents.
    5. Argue both sides of the same issue.
    6. Utilize both national and international news events in the debate resolution.
    7. Utilize effective language choices for various purposes (cultural sensitivity, credibility. etc.).
    Notes: 1-    Apply various terms and principles of rhetoric.
    2-    Read, analyze and write argumentative essays/outlines.
    3-    Construct and defend clear and powerful arguments.
    4-    Ask effective questions. Communicate arguments, and respond to counter-arguments.
    5-    Argue both sides of the same issue.
    6-    Utilize both national and i11tcrnational news events in the debate resolution.
    7-    Utilize effective langm1ge chokes for various purposes (cultural sensitivity, credibility. etc.).
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  • SPCH 2341 Oral Interpretation

    CIP Code: 231304

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48


    Theories and techniques in analyzing and interpreting literature. Preparation and presentation of various literary forms.

    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Present written material in oral fonn to an audience.
    2. Apply elements for critically evaluating performances.
    3. Edit literature by correctly preparing selections for performance.
    4. Select literature that shares a common theme.
    5. Construct appropriate introductions for oral interpretive literature.
    6. Construct necessary transitions for oral interpretive programs.
    7. Analyze both the audience and the literature so the conventions of audience response arc met.
    8. Identify the three genres ofliterature.
    9. Analyze in either written or oral form the merits and values of the 3 literary genres.

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Study Skills

  
  • STDY 101 Study Strategies

    CIP Code: 320101

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Study Strategies is designed to help students develop and improve skills necessary to succeed in a rigorous college academic environment. Topics include time management, memory enhancement, critical reading, effective listening and note taking, test preparation, and critical thinking and writing. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on TSIA. Notes: Not counted toward a degree or certificate.
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  • STDY 311 Strategies For College Success

    CIP Code: 320101

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Strategies for College Success is designed for development and improvement of study systems. Emphasis is placed on college-level study skills, the improvement of time management, effective listening and note-taking, marking texts, learning through media, concentration, retention of information and skills needed for taking examinations. Students who are TSI liable in reading and/or writing are strongly encouraged to take STDY 0311 to support their academic success. Students whose TSI scores make them “college ready” in English and Reading should take EDUC 1300  if they want to learn more about effective learning strategies and learning theories. Corequisite(s): Students who test into READ 304  must also register for STDY 0311 or take STDY 0311 before enrolling in READ 304 . Notes: Not counted toward a degree or certificate.
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Surgical Technology/Technologist

  
  • SRGT 1260 Clinical - Surgical Technology/Technologist

    CIP Code: 510909

    Credit Hours: 2
    External Hours: 8

    Contact Hour Total: 128

    A health-related work-based learning experiences that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills,and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisite(s): SRGT 1405  and SRGT 1409 . Co-enrolled: SRGT 1441 .
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  • SRGT 1361 Clinical - Surgical Technology/Technologist

    CIP Code: 510909

    Credit Hours: 3
    External Hours: 15

    Contact Hour Total: 240

    A health-related work-based learning experiences that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisite(s): SRGT 1260  and SRGT 1441 . Co-enrolled: SRGT 1442 .
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  • SRGT 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology

    CIP Code: 510909

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and aesthesia, technological sciences, and patient care concepts. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Surgical Technology Program. Co-enrolled: SRGT 1409 .
    Lab Fee: $96.00
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  • SRGT 1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques

    CIP Code: 510909

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Contact Hour Total: 128

    In-depth coverage of perioperative concepts such as aseptic principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Surgical Technology Program. Co-enrolled: SRGT 1405 .
    Lab Fee: $96.00
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  • SRGT 1441 Surgical Procedures I

    CIP Code: 510909

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 80

    Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the general, OB/GYN, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology, and orthopedic surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. Prerequisite(s): SRGT 1405  and SRGT 1409 . Co-enrolled: SRGT 1260 .
    Course Fee: $160.00
    Lab Fee: $96.00
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  • SRGT 1442 Surgical Procedures II

    CIP Code: 510909

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 80

    Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstructive, ophthalmology, oral/maxillofacial, and neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. Prerequisite(s): SRGT 1260  and SRGT 1441 . Co-enrolled: SRGT 1361 .
    Course Fee: $160.00
    Lab Fee: $96.00
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  • SRGT 2130 Professional Readiness

    CIP Code: 510909

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 16

    Overview of professional readiness for employment, attaining certification, and maintaining certification status. Prerequisite(s): SRGT 2460 . Co-enrolled: SRGT 2461 .
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  • SRGT 2460 Clinical - Surgical Technology/Technologist

    CIP Code: 510909

    Credit Hours: 4
    External Hours: 24

    Contact Hour Total: 384

    A health-related work-based learning experiences that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisite(s): SRGT 1361  and SRGT 1442 .
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  • SRGT 2461 Clinical - Surgical Technology/Technologist

    CIP Code: 510909

    Credit Hours: 4
    External Hours: 24

    Contact Hour Total: 384

    A health-related work-based learning experiences that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisite(s): SRGT 2460 . Co-enrolled: SRGT 2130 .
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Veterinary Technology

  
  • VTHT 1105 Veterinary Medical Terminology

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Introduction to word parts, directional terminology, and analysis of veterinary terms. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program.
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  • VTHT 1109 Veterinary Nutrition

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Contact Hour Total: 16

    Fundamentals of energy and non-energy producing nutrients, their sources and functions. Integration of concepts including digestion, absorption, and metabolism with application to normal and therapeutic nutritional needs. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program.
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  • VTHT 1125 Pharmacological Calculations

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Skill development in calculating drug dosages. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program.
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  • VTHT 1140 Veterinary Jurisprudence and Ethics

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 16

    Survey of laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing the veterinary profession. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
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  • VTHT 1245 Veterinary Radiology

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    Presentation of theory and principles and practical applicaiton of radiology within the field of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
    Course Fee: $64.00
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  • VTHT 1260 Clinical - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 2
    External Hours: 10

    Contact Hour Total: 160

    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(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
    Course Fee: $24.00
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  • VTHT 1301 Introduction to Veterinary Technology

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 80

    Survey of the profession of veterinary technology with emphasis on basic techniques, handling and care of animals, and ethical and professional requirements. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program.
    Course Fee: $125.00
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  • VTHT 1349 Veterinary Pharmacology

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Fundamentals of pharmacology including recognition, calculation, labeling, packaging, and administration of veterinary drugs, biologics, and therapeutic agents. Discussion of normal and abnormal responses to these agents. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
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  • VTHT 1413 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 96

    Gross anatomy of domestic animals including physiological explanations of how each organ system functions. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program.
    Course Fee: $25.00
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  • VTHT 1441 Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Contact Hour Total: 128

    In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia techniques including identification and use of instruments and equipment. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
    Course Fee: $48.00
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  • VTHT 2201 Canine and Feline Clinical Management

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of canines and felines in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of canines and felines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
    Course Fee: $48.00
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  • VTHT 2205 Equine Clinical Management

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 48

    Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of equines in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of equines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
    Course Fee: $186.00
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  • VTHT 2209 Food Animal Clinical Management

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    Survey of feeding, management practices, and care of food producing animals in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of food producing animals. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
    Course Fee: $60.00
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  • VTHT 2217 Exotic Animal Clinical Management

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of exotic animals in a clinical or zoological setting. Review of common diseases of exotic animals encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program.
    Course Fee: $120.00
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  • VTHT 2223 Veterinary Clinical Pathology I

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    In-depth study of hematology and blood chemistries with emphasis on lab procedures. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
    Course Fee: $80.00
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  • VTHT 2260 Clinical - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 2
    External Hours: 10

    Contact Hour Total: 160

    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(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
    Course Fee: $15.00
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  • VTHT 2321 Veterinary Parasitology

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    Study of parasites common to domestic animals including zoonotic diseases. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program.
    Course Fee: $25.00
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  • VTHT 2331 Veterinary Clinical Pathology II

    CIP Code: 510808

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    In-depth study of urinalysis and cytology. Survey of microbiological techniques. Emphasis on laboratory procedures. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Veterinary Technology Program and VTHT 1301 .
    Course Fee: $80.00
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Vocational Nursing

  
  • VNSG 1119 Leadership and Professional Development

    CIP Code: 513901

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 16

    Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations, and continuing education. Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1230 , VNSG 1231 , VNSG 1234 , VNSG 1329 , and VNSG 1661 . Co-enrolled: VNSG 1262  and VNSG 1332 .
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  • VNSG 1122 Vocational Nursing Concepts

    CIP Code: 513901

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 16

    Introduction to the nursing profession and its responsibilities. Includes legal and ethical issues in nursing practice. Concepts related to the physical, emotional, and psychosocial self-care of the learner/professional. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Vocational Nursing Program. Co-enrolled: VNSG 1133 , VNSG 1201 , VNSG 1226 , VNSG 1227 , VNSG 1323 , VNSG 1360 , and VNSG 1405 .
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  • VNSG 1133 Growth and Development

    CIP Code: 513901

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Contact Hour Total: 16

    Study of the basic aspects of growth and development throughout the life span. Focus on growth and development of the individual’s body, mind, and personality as influenced by the environment. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Vocational Nursing Program. Co-enrolled: VNSG 1122 , VNSG 1201 , VNSG 1226 , VNSG 1227 , VNSG 1323 , VNSG 1360 , and VNSG 1405 .
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  • VNSG 1201 Mental Health and Mental Illness

    CIP Code: 513901

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Personality development, human needs, common mental mechanisms, and factors influencing mental health and mental illness. Includes common mental disorders and related therapy. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Vocational Nursing Program. Co-enrolled: VNSG 1122 , VNSG 1133 , VNSG 1226 , VNSG 1227 , VNSG 1323 , VNSG 1360 , and VNSG 1405 .
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  • VNSG 1226 Gerontology

    CIP Code: 513901

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Contact Hour Total: 32

    Overview of the physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of the aging process. Addresses disease processes of aging. Exploration of perceptions toward care of the older adult. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Vocational Nursing Program. Co-enrolled: VNSG 1122 , VNSG 1133 , VNSG 1201 , VNSG 1227 , VNSG 1323 , VNSG 1360 , and VNSG 1405 .
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
  
  • VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration

    CIP Code: 513901

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hour Total: 64

    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. Prerequisite(s): Admissions into the Vocational Nursing Program. Co-enrolled: VNSG 1122 , VNSG 1133 , VNSG 1201 , VNSG 1226 , VNSG 1323 , VNSG 1360 , and VNSG 1405 .
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
 

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