2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 18, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses Descriptions


 

Occupational Safety and Health Technology

  
  • OSHT 2320 - Safety Training Presentation Techniques

    Semester Hours: 3

    Principles of developing and presenting effective industrial/business training. Emphasis on instructor qualifications and responsibilities, principles teaching including use of teaching aids and presentation skills.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • OSHT 2401 - OSHA Regulations - General Industry

    Semester Hours: 4

    A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry.

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0


Pharmacy Technician

  
  • PHRA 1160 - Clinical-Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

    Semester Hours: 1

    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.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • PHRA 1202 - Pharmacy Law

    Semester Hours: 2

    Overview of federal and state laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The role of the pharmacy technician and the pharmacist and their associated responsibilities. Includes Code of Ethics, patient confidentiality, and a comparison of legal and ethical aspects.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PHRA 1209 - Pharmaceutical Mathematics I

    Semester Hours: 2

    Pharmaceutical mathematics including reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Conversion of measurements within the apothecary, aoirdupois, and metric systems with emphasis on the metric system of weight and volume. Topics include ration and proportion, percentage, dilution and concentration, milliequivalents, unit, intravenous flow rates, and solving dosage problems.

    Corequisite: PHRA 1301 , PHAR 1215, PHRA 1313 , PHRA 1349 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PHRA 1240 - Pharmacy Third Party Payment

    Semester Hours: 2

    Overview of third party payment and its impact on health care. Includes the principles and practices of managed care pharmacy, Medicaid and Medicare, payment plans, reimbursement methods, and formularies.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PHRA 1243 - Pharmacy Technician Certification Review

    Semester Hours: 2

    A review of major topics covered on the National Pharmacy Technician Certification examination.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PHRA 1247 - Pharmaceutical Mathematics II

    Semester Hours: 2

    Advanced concepts of Pharmaceutical Mathematics

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PHRA 1260 - Clinical-Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

    Semester Hours: 2

    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.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 8

  
  • PHRA 1301 - Introduction to Pharmacy

    Semester Hours: 3

    An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician. 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 and safety techniques.

    Prerequisites: High School diploma or GED and TSI Assessment Test scores of at least 343 in Mathematics, 347 in Reading, and 357/4 in Writing.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PHRA 1313 - Community Pharmacy Practice

    Semester Hours: 3

    Introduction to the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and maintain records of physicians' medication orders and prescriptions in a community pharmacy. Designed to train individuals in supply, inventory, and data entry. Includes customer service, count and pour techniques, prescription calculations, drug selection and preparation, over-the-counter drugs, record keeping, stock level adjustment, data input, editing, and legal parameters.

    Corequisite: PHRA 1301 , PHRA 1209 , PHRA 1349 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • PHRA 1345 - Compounding Sterile Preparations and Aseptic Technique

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of sterile products, legal and regulatory guidelines, hand washing techniques, pharmaceutical calculations, references, safety techniques, aseptic techniques in parenteral compounding, proper use of equipment, preparation of sterile products, and safe handling of antineoplastic drugs.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • PHRA 1349 - Institutional Pharmacy Practice

    Semester Hours: 3

    Exploration of the unique role and practice of pharmacy technicians in an institutional pharmacy with emphasis on daily pharmacy operation. Topics include hospital pharmacy organization, work flow and personnel, medical and pharmaceutical terminology, safety techniques, data entry, packaging and labeling operations, extemporaneous compounding, inpatient drug distribution systems, unit dose cart fills, quality assurance, drug storage, and inventory control.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2


Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications

    Prerequisites: TSI complete for Reading.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics

    Semester Hours: 3

    The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Physics

  
  • PHYS 1105 - Elementary Physics I Lab

    Semester Hours: 1

    Conceptual level survey of topics in physics intended for liberal arts and other non-science majors.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • PHYS 1305 - Elementary Physics I Lec

    Semester Hours: 3

    Conceptual level survey of topics in physics intended for liberal arts and other non-science majors.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PHYS 2125 - University Physics I Laboratory (lab)

    Semester Hours: 1

    Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in PHYS 2325 involving the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion and physical systems; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

    Corequisite: PHYS 2325 University Physics I (lecture)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • PHYS 2126 - University Physics Laboratory II (lab)

    Semester Hours: 1

    Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in PHYS 2326 involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

    Corequisite: PHYS 2326 University Physics II (lecture)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • PHYS 2325 - University Physics I (lecture)

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors; the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion, physical systems and thermodynamics; and emphasis on problem solving.

    Prerequisites: MATH 2413 Calculus I (4 SCH Version)
    Corequisite: PHYS 2125 University Physics Laboratory I (lab)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PHYS 2326 - University Physics II (lecture)

    Semester Hours: 3

    Principles of physics for science, computer science, and engineering majors, using calculus, involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2325 University Physics I (lecture)

    MATH 2414 Calculus II (4 SCH Version)
    Corequisite: PHYS 2126 University Physics Laboratory II (lab)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3


Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

  
  • PFPB 2307 - Pipe Fabrication and Installation I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Pipe fabrication and various materials and installation of pipe supports.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4


Plumbing Technology

  
  • PBPF 2336 - Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting

    Semester Hours: 3

    Practices and procedures employed by a plumber in the common construction in a commercial building including drain, waste, and vent systems, water systems, and fixture installations.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • PFPB 1321 - Plumbing Maintenance and Repair

    Semester Hours: 3

    Instruction in the practices and procedures employed by a plumber including public relations.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • PFPB 1323 - Plumbing Codes I

    Semester Hours: 3

    State and local plumbing codes and the application of potable water, waste water, and gas systems relating to residential and light commercial settings.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • PFPB 1347 - Backflow Prevention

    Semester Hours: 3

    Principles, practices, and regulations of backflow. Includes backpressure, public health, laws and responsibilities, mechanics and use of backflow devices, and equipment testing used in backflow devices.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • PFPB 1682 - Cooperative Education - Plumbing Technology

    Semester Hours: 6

    Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 39

  
  • PFPB 2308 - Piping Standards and Materials

    Semester Hours: 3

    Identification, description, and application of piping standards and specifications. Includes identification and use of various metallic and non-metallic piping materials, identification and installation of valves, and material take-offs.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • PFPB 2309 - Residential Construction Plumbing I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Skill development in the procedures and techniques employed by a plumber in the rough-in and top-out stages of a new home or the remodeling of an older home.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • PFPB 2336 - Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting

    Semester Hours: 3

    Practices and procedures employed by a plumber in the common construction in a commercial building including drain, waste, and vent systems, water systems, and fixture installations.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • PFPB 2343 - Advanced Pipe Practices

    Semester Hours: 3

    Identification, installation, and testing of steam traps and steam trap station components; valve identification, application, and maintenance; identification, storage, and handling of in-line specialties; hydrostatic testing of process piping.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • PFPB 2349 - Field Measuring, Sketching, and Layout

    Semester Hours: 3

    Field dimensioning, measuring, sketching, and layout of future process piping and the use, care, and setup of transit and level.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4


Process Operating Technology

  
  • CTEC 2545 - Unit Operations.

    Semester Hours: 5

    Instruction in the principles of chemical engineering and process equipment with emphasis on scale-up from laboratory bench to pilot plant.

    Prerequisites: PTAC 2438  and PTAC 2314 .
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • CTEC 2580 - Cooperative Education - Chemical Technology/Technician

    Semester Hours: 5

    Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

    Prerequisites: PTAC 2438  and PTAC 2314 .
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 39

  
  • PTAC 1302 - Introduction to Process Technology

    Semester Hours: 3

    An introduction overview of the processing industries.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PTAC 1332 - Process Instrumentation I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Study of the instruments and control systems used in the process industry including terminology, process variables, symbology, control loops, and basic troubleshooting.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • PTAC 1354 - Industrial Processes

    Semester Hours: 3

    The study of the common type of industrial processes.

    Prerequisites: PTAC 2420 , SCIT 1494 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PTAC 1408 - Safety, Health, and Environment I

    Semester Hours: 4

    An overview of safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks in process industries.

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PTAC 1410 - Process Technology I - Equipment

    Semester Hours: 4

    Introduction to the use of common processing equipment.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • PTAC 2314 - Principles of Quality

    Semester Hours: 3

    Study of the background and application of quality concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools, statistics, economics and continuous improvement.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1314  or MATH 1332 , PTAC 1302 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PTAC 2376 - Introduction to LNG Industry

    Semester Hours: 3

    An overview of liquefied natural gas industry. Topics include the history of LNG, the evolution of the markets, and the business chain.

    Prerequisites: CTEC 2545  or CTEC 2580 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PTAC 2378 - LNG Safety & Environmental

    Semester Hours: 3

    An overview of the unique safety and environmental issues associated with liquefied natural gas processing operations. Topics include NFPA 59A review of standard for production, storage and handling of LNG, EPA and US Coast Guard regulation

    Prerequisites: CTEC 2545  or CTEC 2580 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PTAC 2420 - Process Technology II - Systems

    Semester Hours: 4

    A study of various process systems, including related scientific principles.

    Prerequisites: PTAC 1302 , PTAC 1410 .
    Corequisite: SCIT 1418 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • PTAC 2438 - Process Technology III - Operations

    Semester Hours: 4

    This course emphasizes activities associated with the hands-on operations of process equipment.

    Prerequisites: PTAC 1332 , SCIT 1494 .
    Corequisite: PTAC 2420 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • PTAC 2446 - Process Troubleshooting

    Semester Hours: 4

    Instruction in the different types of troubleshooting techniques, procedures, and methods used to solve process problems.

    Prerequisites: PTAC 2420 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • PTAC 2477 - LNG Operations

    Semester Hours: 4

    An overview of liquefied natural gas processing operations. Topics include fundamentals of gas processing, the scientific principles and how they apply to the process, processing equipment, and procedures

    Prerequisites: CTEC 2545  or CTEC 2580 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3


Psychology

  
  • PSYC 1100 - Learning Framework

    Semester Hours: 1

    A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

    Cross-Listed: EDUC 1100  
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PSYC 1200 - Learning Framework

    Semester Hours: 2

    A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

    Cross-Listed: EDUC 1200  
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PSYC 2301 - General Psychology

    Semester Hours: 3

    General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

    Prerequisites: TSI complete for Reading.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth & Development

    Semester Hours: 3

    Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.

    Prerequisites: TSI Complete in Reading.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Radiologic Technology

  
  • RADR 1201 - Introduction to Radiography

    Semester Hours: 2

    An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the program and to health care system.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RADR 1203 - Patient Care

    Semester Hours: 2

    An introduction in patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, and basic pharmacology.

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • RADR 1266 - Radiographic Practicum III

    Semester Hours: 2

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Prerequisites: RADR 1367 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 20

  
  • RADR 1313 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables.

    Prerequisites: RADR 1309.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RADR 1366 - Radiographic Practicum I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Prerequisites: RADR 1309.
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 24

  
  • RADR 1367 - Radiographic Practicum II

    Semester Hours: 3

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Prerequisites: RADR 1366 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 24

  
  • RADR 1411 - Basic Radiographic Procedures

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy.

    Prerequisites: RADR 1309.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • RADR 2217 - Radiographic Pathology

    Semester Hours: 2

    Disease process and their appearances on radiologic images.

    Prerequisites: RADR 1411 .
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • RADR 2305 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging II

    Semester Hours: 3

    Radiographic imaging technique formulation. Includes equipment, quality control, image quality assurance and the synthesis of all variables in image production.

    Prerequisites: RADR 1313 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RADR 2309 - Radiographic Imaging Equipment

    Semester Hours: 3

    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.

    Prerequisites: RADR 1313 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RADR 2313 - Radiation Biology and Protection

    Semester Hours: 3

    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.

    Prerequisites: RADR 2305 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RADR 2333 - Advanced Medical Imaging

    Semester Hours: 3

    Specialized imaging modalities. Includes concepts and theories of equipment operations and their integration for medical diagnosis.

    Prerequisites: RADR 2301.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • RADR 2335 - Radiologic Technology Seminar

    Semester Hours: 3

    A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning.

    Prerequisites: RADR 2305 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RADR 2366 - Radiographic Practicum IV

    Semester Hours: 3

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Prerequisites: RADR 1266 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 24

  
  • RADR 2367 - Radiographic Practicum V

    Semester Hours: 3

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Prerequisites: RADR 2366 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 24

  
  • RADR 2401 - Intermediate Radiographic Procedures

    Semester Hours: 4

    A continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy.

    Prerequisites: RADR 1411 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2


Real Estate

  
  • RELE 1300 - Contract Forms and Addenda

    Semester Hours: 3

    Promulgated Contract Forms, which shall include but is not limited to unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated forms, commission rules governing use forms and case studies involving use of forms.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RELE 1301 - Principles of Real Estate I

    Semester Hours: 3

    A beginning overview of licensing as a real estate 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 at least 30 of 60 hours of required instruction for salesperson license.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RELE 1303 - Real Estate Appraisal

    Semester Hours: 3

    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.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RELE 1307 - Real Estate Investments

    Semester Hours: 3

    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.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RELE 1309 - Real Estate Law

    Semester Hours: 3

    Legal concepts of real estate, land description, real property rights, estates in land, contracts, conveyances, encumbrances, foreclosures, recording procedures, and evidence of title.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RELE 1311 - Law of Contracts

    Semester Hours: 3

    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.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RELE 1315 - Property Management

    Semester Hours: 3

    The role of the property manager, landlord policies, operational guidelines, leases, lease negotiations, tenant relations, maintenance, reports, habitability laws, and the Fair Housing Act. This is a capstone course for the AAS and CERT degrees. Students must complete Work Keys tm Test.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RELE 1319 - Real Estate Finance

    Semester Hours: 3

    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.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RELE 1338 - Principles of Real Estate II

    Semester Hours: 3

    A continuing 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 at least 30 of 60 hours of required instruction for salesperson license.

    Prerequisites: RELE 1301 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • RELE 2301 - Law of Agency

    Semester Hours: 3

    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.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Respiratory Care

  
  • RSPT 1160 - Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

    Semester Hours: 1

    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.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • RSPT 1201 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

    Semester Hours: 2

    An introduction to the field of respiratory care. Topics include the history of respiratory care, hospital organization, medical malpractice, ethics, vital signs, body mechanics, basic cardiopulmonary assessment, infection control, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program. BIOL 2301 , BIOL 2101 , BIOL 2302 , BIOL 2102 , MATH 1332 .
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • RSPT 1213 - Basic Respiratory Care Pharmacology

    Semester Hours: 2

    A study of basic pharmacological principles/practices of respiratory care drugs. Emphasis on classification, routes of administration, dosages/calculations, and physiologic interaction.

    Prerequisites: RSPT 1201 .
    Corequisite: RSPT 1329 , RSPT 1207 , RSPT 2210 , RSPT 1325 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • RSPT 1240 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

    Semester Hours: 2

    Provides an advanced presentation of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • RSPT 1310 - Respiratory Care Procedures I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Essential knowledge of the equipment and techniques used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary disease.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • RSPT 1311 - Respiratory Care Procedures II

    Semester Hours: 3

    Develops essential knowledge and skills of airway care and mechanical ventilation.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • RSPT 1325 - Respiratory Care Sciences

    Semester Hours: 3

    Physics, mathematics, and chemistry as related to respiratory care.

    Prerequisites: RSPT 1201 .
    Corequisite: RSPT 1213 , RSPT 1329 , RSPT 1207 , RSPT 2210 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • RSPT 1360 - Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

    Semester Hours: 3

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the students to apply specialized occupational therapy skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Prerequisites: RSPT 1213 , RSPT 1207 , RSPT 1325 , RSPT 1329 , RSPT 2310.
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 18

  
  • RSPT 1461 - Clinical: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

    Semester Hours: 4

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Prerequisites: RSPT 1360 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 20

  
  • RSPT 2147 - Specialties in Respiratory Care

    Semester Hours: 1

    Emerging and specialty practices in respiratory care.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • RSPT 2210 - Cardiopulmonary Disease

    Semester Hours: 2

    Etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment, and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases.

    Prerequisites: RSPT 1201 .
    Corequisite:  RSPT 1213 , RSPT 1329 , RSPT 1207 , RSPT 1325 .
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • RSPT 2230 - Respiratory Care Examination Preparation

    Semester Hours: 2

    Comprehensive review to optimize respiratory care credentialing exam success.

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • RSPT 2255 - Critical Care Monitoring

    Semester Hours: 2

    Advanced monitoring techniques used to assess a patient in the critical care setting.

    Prerequisites: RSPT 1213 , RSPT 1329 , RSPT 2210 , RSPT 1331 , RSPT 1335 .
    Corequisite:  RSPT 2414 , RSPT 2361 .
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • RSPT 2319 - Mechanical Ventilation for the Neonatal/Pediatric Patient

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of mechanical ventilation for the neonatal and pediatric patient.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • RSPT 2325 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics



    Describe the methods, standards, and purpose of performing pulmonary function testing including use of equipment; identify common cardiac dysrhythmias; interpret patient data including physical, radiological, hemodynamic, laboratory, nutritional, and cardiopulmonary diagnostic assessment of the pulmonary patient; and apply data to evaluate cardiopulmonary disorders.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • RSPT 2361 - Clinical: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

    Semester Hours: 3

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Prerequisites: RSPT 1461 .
    Corequisite: RSPT 2414 , RSPT 2255 , RSPT 1141 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 18

  
  • RSPT 2362 - Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

    Semester Hours: 3

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 18

  
  • RSPT 2414 - Mechanical Ventilation

    Semester Hours: 4

    The study of mechanical ventilation with emphasis on ventilation classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. Includes indications, complications, and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical ventilation. Emphasizes initiation, management, and weaning of ventilatory support.

    Prerequisites: RSPT 1213 , RSPT 1329 , RSPT 1207 , RSPT 2210 , RSPT 1335 , RSPT 1331 .
    Corequisite: RSPT 2255 , RSPT 2361 , RSPT 1141 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 4


Robotics Technology

  
  • RBTC 1401 - Programmable Logic Controllers

    Semester Hours: 4

    A study in programmable logic controllers (PLC). Topics include processor units, numbering systems, memory organization, relay type devices, timers, counters, data manipulators, and programming.

    Prerequisites: CETT 1405 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2


Science Courses

  
  • SCIT 1320 - Physics for Allied Health

    Semester Hours: 3

    An introduction to physics with emphasis on applications to health-related fields of study. Topics include forces, motion, work and energy, fluids, heat, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, sound, electromagnetic radiation, and nuclear radiation.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • SCIT 1418 - Applied Physics

    Semester Hours: 4

    Introduction to physics for industrial applications including vectors, motion, mechanics, simple machines, matter, heat, and thermodynamics.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1314  or MATH 1332 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • SCIT 1494 - Special Topics in Chemistry, General

    Semester Hours: 4

    Study of the general concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on industrial application.

    Prerequisites: TMTH 0114 , TMTH 0373, TMTH 0375 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2


Sociology

  
  • SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology

    Semester Hours: 3

    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.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • SOCI 1306 - Social Problems

    Semester Hours: 3

    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.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

 

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