|
|
| |
Sonography |
| |
-
SON2824 Clinical Experience III 2 credit hour(s) | Summer
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of , , , .
Corequisite(s): , .
Application of all the material presented requiring the student to make judgment decisions regarding technical aspects, to interact in a professional manner with those with whom he or she comes in contact, and to be progressing toward the goal of being an independent scanner. Contact: 240 clinical hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
SON2834 Clinical Experience IV 2 credit hour(s) | Fall
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of , , .
Corequisite(s): , , .
In -depth recognition of the sonographic abdominal physiology in the patient using review techniques. 240 clinical hours Does not count the A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
SON2844 Clinical Experience V 2 credit hour(s) | Spring
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of , , , .
Corequisite(s): , .
A course designed for the learner to display the knowledge, skills and ability of an entry-level sonographer. The learner will also be provided with an introduction to the sonography specialty of vascular and echo-cardiac scanning. Clinical: 240 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
Speech |
| |
-
ORI2000 Introduction to Oral Interpretation 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
Study of the selection, preparation and presentation of literature, including competitive presentation. Concentrates on the development of analytical skills plus vocal and physical presentation techniques. Lecture: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
SPC1017 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communications 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ENC0025 , or appropriate placement score.
Designed to promote understanding of the transactional nature of speech communication. Provides concepts and experiences to help students communicate more effectively in interpersonal as well as public settings. Student participation centers on verbal and nonverbal aspects of speaking and listening. Lecture: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
SPC1062 Business and Professional Speaking 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ENC0025 and REA0017 , or appropriate placement scores.
Designed to focus on developing and refining oral communication skills in business and professions. Enhances basic speaking and listening skills, with additional attention to making presentations, working in groups, handling interviews, conducting meetings and employing multimedia materials in oral presentations. Lecture: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
SPC1330 Non-Verbal Communication 3 credit hour(s) | Fall
This course explores the various facets of nonverbal communication and will teach students to interpret, practice and better understand the role of this type of communication in all environments. Contact: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
SPC2512 Parliamentary Debate 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
This course is designed to provide students with fundamental instruction and practice in parliamentary debate to reinforce skills in argumentation, public speaking and intercollegiate forensics competition. This class is not a study of parliamentary procedure, but rather a forum to improve students’ effectiveness as persuasive speakers. Contact: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
SPC2594 Speech and Debate Workshop 1 credit hour(s) | Fall
Provides instruction in individual oral interpretation events, with an emphasis on intercollegiate competition. Lab: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
SPC2595 Speech and Debate Practicum 1 credit hour(s) | Spring
Provides opportunities for actual presentation of oral interpretation material in intercollegiate competition. Lab: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
SPC2608 Public Speaking 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
Prerequisite(s): SPC1017 is recommended, but not required.
Emphasis on speech composition, verbal and nonverbal skills of delivery and analytical listening. Provides the student with concepts and experiences designed to improve competence in a variety of public speaking situations. Lecture: 3 hours.
|
Sports Management |
| |
-
SPM2000 Introduction to Sports Management 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
Examines basic management principles essential for the operation of sport-related enterprises. Topics that apply to a variety of sport/physical activity environments will be discussed. Areas to be studied include leadership, staffing, budgeting, marketing, planning, controlling, and liability. Provides a practical base of management principles to prepare students for an entry-level position. Contact 3 hours.
|
Surgical Technology |
| |
-
HSC1000 Orientation to Perioperative Services 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
Corequisite(s): .
This course introduces the surgical health care delivery system and provides an overview of the role and responsibilities of members of the perioperative health care team. Common illnesses and emergency situations will be discussed, with a focus on prevention of disease and promotion of wellness. Systems of measurement, interpersonal skills, legal/ethical issues, basic medical terminology, infection control and the personal characteristics of the successful health care professional are included. Also included are the basic concepts of patient care skills. Topics include infection control techniques, patient and professional communication, proper patient identification, emergency skills and monitoring patient status. Contact: 45 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
HSC1000L Orientation to Perioperative Services Lab 1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
Corequisite(s): .
This lab and clinical practicum accompanies . Lab: 45 clock hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
HSC2520 Microbiology for Perioperative Services 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
This course covers the characteristics and activities of microorganisms. It surveys the various microbial groups, especially the bacteria, viruses and fungi, with emphasis on pathogenic forms. Bacterial growth, metabolism and genetics are discussed in some detail. Theories and methods of destruction, removal and inhibition of microorganisms in the environment are studied, as well as how the human body’s natural defenses act to protect against pathogenic microorganisms, principles of wound healing and infection control. Significant aspects of infectious diseases that occur in humans are also covered. Contact: 45 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS1300 Surgical Anatomy and Physiology (with Medical Terminology) 5 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
A perioperative anatomy and physiology course designed to provide the student with an understanding of medical terminology, human body structure and relevant physiology. Emphasis is on the structure, function and pathophysiology of the human body’s organs and systems. Contact: 75 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS1302 Introduction to Surgical Technology 4 credit hour(s) | Spring | Summer
Corequisite(s): .
This course introduces the discipline of surgery, including the perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative care of the patient. Topics include the profession, healthcare facility organization and management, physical environment, mental health/personal hygiene, attire, gown/glove, professional ethics, legal issues in patient care, chart preparation, affirmative impact statement, aseptic technique, infection control, equipment, instrumentation, supplies, methods of disinfection and sterilization, sterile storage and distribution, environmental hazards, environmental sanitation, and they typical sequence of surgery. An introduction to patient assessment, principles of electricity and robotics, and surgical specialties is included. Contact: 60 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS1302L Introduction to Surgical Technology Lab and Clinical 2 credit hour(s) | Spring | Summer
Corequisite(s): .
This lab and clinical practicum accompanies . Lab: 90 clock hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS1310 Surgical Techniques and Procedures 4 credit hour(s) | Spring | Summer
Corequisite(s):
This course prepares students for the roles of the surgical technologist, including duties of the scrub role and duties of the assistant circulator. Other topics covered are chart review, patient identification, skin preparation, urinary catheterization, surgical counts, draping of the surgical patient, types of incision, principles of wound healing, hemostasis and exposure of the operative field. Insertion of surgical drains and application of surgical dressings, along with relevant terminology, specimen care, pharmacology, and anesthesia principles are covered. Actions are emphasized that facilitate the usual sequence of the surgical procedure for all segments of perioperative care, including the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care of the patient. The course includes an overview of surgical specialties, with emphasis on common surgical procedures. Contact: 60 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS1310L Surgical Techniques and Procedures Lab and Clinical 2 credit hour(s) | Spring | Summer
Corequisite(s):
This course prepares students for the roles of the surgical technologist, including the scrub role in surgical procedures, tissue handling techniques, wound closure techniques, preparation of suture, passing of instruments and the surgical setup for common procedures. Actions are emphasized that facilitate the usual sequence of the surgical procedure for all segments of perioperative care, including the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care of the patient. Lab and Clinical: 90 clock hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS1340 Pharmacology and Anesthesia 2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
This course introduces pharmacological agents most commonly used for surgical patients during each phase of the perioperative experience and those used in the treatment of complications and emergencies. Emphasis is on preoperative medications, anesthetics and medication used within the sterile field, stressing identification, preparation, measurement, handling/transfer and use. Other topics include pain management, airway and respiratory management, intravenous fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy, and comparison of types of anesthesia, physiological effects, complications and treatment. Contact: 30 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS2323 Surgical Procedures I 4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
Corequisite(s):
This course prepares students for surgical procedures. Topics include review of surgical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, relevant equipment, supplies and techniques related to general surgery, endoscopic surgery, gynecological and obstetrical surgery, genitourinary surgery, orthopedic surgery, and otolaryngology surgery (ear, nose and throat); and diagnostic procedures and relevant equipment, supplies and techniques. Depth of coverage will be determined by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. Contact: 60 clocks hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS2323L Surgical Procedures I Simulation Lab 2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
Corequisite(s):
This lab course accompanies and includes the completion of mock core procedures to facilitate the student’s ability to anticipate the steps of the procedure and permit evaluation of the student’s performance in regards to the critical elements of the surgical technologist’s responsibilities. Lab: 90 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS2324 Surgical Procedures II 4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
Corequisite(s):
This course prepares students for specialty surgical procedures. Topics include surgical anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology and relevant equipment, supplies and techniques related to plastic and reconstructive surgery, maxillary/mandibular surgery, oral surgery, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, trauma and surgery for all ages. Depth of coverage will be determined by the current edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. Contact: 60 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS2324L Surgical Procedures II Simulation Lab 2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
Corequisite(s):
This lab course accompanies and includes the completion of mock surgical core procedures to facilitate the student’s ability to anticipate the steps of the procedure and permits evaluation of the student’s performance in regard to the critical elements of the surgical technologist’s responsibilities. Lab: 90 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS2361 The Art of Teamwork in Surgery 1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
This course introduces human factors science as applied to the system of care, teaching students about the skills needed to function effectively and safely in teams in a modern surgical environment. The course covers the background psychology of interpersonal interactions and evidence from other industries on the barriers to safe and effective team communication and cooperation. Students will develop their teamwork and communication skills and explore the principles of hierarchy and power distance, personal styles and coping strategies, situational awareness, secure communications loops, use of checklists and standard operating procedures, dealing with team dysfunction, leadership, followership, effective briefing and debriefing, models of risk and error in health care, and the principles of risk minimization in systems involving humans. Contact: 15 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS2365 Professional Skills for the O. R. Team 1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
This course introduces the principles of professionalism, including how to work well with many different people/cultures, how to demonstrate respect for and place value on different perspectives, the importance of providing and responding to constructive criticism, mechanisms that help the individual work well under pressure, discussions regarding the willingness to work hard, discussions regarding multi-tasking and safety procedures that enhance the ability to complete a variety of tasks simultaneously, the importance of professional organizations, the credentialing process and how to work within the committee process. Contact: 15 clock hours each semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS2944 Surgical Technologist Clinical I 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
This clinical course prepares students for preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative surgical procedure experiences. Students gain experiences in the role of the scrub, assistant circulator and second assistant. Performance evaluation includes surgical techniques, sterile technique, medication administration, prevention of wrong site surgery, prevention of foreign body retention, safe work practices, work ethics, professional ethics, legal requirements, reporting, documentation and efficiency in the work arena. Students gain hands-on experience in the application of surgical techniques under the supervision of their preceptor and surgeon for the case. Depth of coverage, role performance and case completion requirements for graduation are determined by the current edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists as published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. Clinical: 135 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS2945 Surgical Technologist Clinical II 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
This clinical course prepares students for preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative surgical procedure experiences. Students gain experiences in the roles of scrub, assistant circulator and second assistant. Performance evaluation includes surgical techniques, sterile technique, medication administration, prevention of wrong site surgery, prevention of foreign body retention, safe work practices, work attitudes, professional ethics, legal requirements, reporting, documentation and efficiency in the work arena. Students gain hands-on experience in the application of surgical techniques under the supervision of their preceptor and surgeon for the case. Depth of coverage, role performance and case completion requirements for graduation are determined by the current edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists as published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. Clinical: 135 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS2953 Surgical Technologist Portfolio I 1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
This course prepares students for the surgical setting and employment by incorporating case preparation techniques into a final document describing their experiences and coursework preparing them for a lifetime of continuing education. Students will design their own portfolio documenting their accomplishments in the program, presentations, journals, papers, case preparation and their experiences in the clinical setting. Contact: 15 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
| |
-
STS2954 Surgical Technologist Portfolio II 2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
This course prepares students for the surgical setting and employment by incorporating case preparation techniques into a final document describing their experiences and coursework preparing them for a lifetime of continuing education. Students design their own portfolio documenting their accomplishments in the program, presentations, journals, papers, case preparation and their experiences in the clinical setting. Contact: 30 clock hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
|
Theater |
| |
-
THE1000 Introduction to the Theatre 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
Provides an opportunity for the student to become a more knowledgeable member of the theater audience. Students will have opportunity to view and examine play styles and forms. Some physical participation may be included in class and individual projects. Lecture: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
THE2090 Play Production 1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
Students will learn the finer aspects of theatre production through practical experiences related to an actual performance. Students involved in the technical, performance and managerial elements of the production will be supervised in at least 70 hours of lab work in the theatre. Course may be repeated four times for credit. Permission of instructor required.
|
| |
-
THE2100 Introduction to Theatre History 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of the general education communications requirement.
Designed to survey the development of theater from classical to contemporary, with emphasis on the relationship between theatre genres and styles and cultural and societal influences. The material will include the reading of selected dramatic forms. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement. Satisfies the general education humanities requirement.
|
| |
-
TPA1200 Introduction to Stagecraft 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
TPA1200 provides an opportunity for students to apply basic theories in technical theatre. Students will have the opportunity to study academic and aesthetic theories in scenic design, lighting design, set construction and prop construction and then create physical models, designs and layouts to illustrate their proficiency. Lecture: 2 hours. Lab 2: hours.
|
| |
-
TPP2110 Fundamentals of Acting 3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
Prerequisite(s): Suggested ORI 2000 or TPP2120 .
Study of the art of acting, including acting terminology and techniques. Enables the student to achieve greater self-confidence, poise and freedom of expression before an audience. Through in-class training and exercises, the student will be aided in the use of the actor’s tools—the voice and body. Course is appropriate for those interested in acting for self-improvement, enrichment, teaching, mass communications, community theatre work or curiosity about the acting profession. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
TPP2111 Advanced Acting 3 credit hour(s) | Spring
Prerequisite(s): completion of TPP2110 .
The focus of this course is on performance skills for the actor, including in-depth character and scene study and certain staging techniques. Designed for the serious theatre student and includes studies in various acting styles. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
TPP2120 Creative Improvisation 2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
Introductory course in acting designed for the student who has no experience in theatre or who is not seeking a major in the field. Course examines the basic physical and mental resources of the performer and enables the individual to achieve greater self-confidence, poise and freedom of expression. Lecture: 2 hours. Lab: 1 hour.
|
| |
-
TPP2250 Introduction to Musical Theatre 3 credit hour(s) | Fall
Introduction to the practical skills needed in musical theatre performance as applied to the study of voice and dance. Preparation and performance in song and dance ensemble in musical revues and cabaret; development of style, interpretation and flexibility. Contact: 3 hours.
|
| |
-
TPP2653 Play Analysis 3 credit hour(s) | Spring
This course is a survey of dramatic literature in Western culture, featuring the study of plays in terms of style, content, themes and theatrical conventions Emphasis is upon the plays of the 20th century. The material will include the reading of selected dramatic forms. Lecture: 3 hours.
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
|
|
|
Print this Page