Course Descriptions
All course prerequisites may not be listed. Developmental reading courses are required if a student's reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 035 and/or RDG 100 or the ESL equivalent. Developmental math courses are required if a student's math placement test score indicates the need for MAT 035 and/or MAT 100. Developmental English courses are required if a student's English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 035 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent. Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.
| SOC 101 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY |
3.0 Credits |
This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions.
| SOC 205 | SOCIAL PROBLEMS |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a survey of current social problems in America, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology and possible solutions.
| SOC 210 | JUVENILE DELINQUENCY |
3.0 Credits |
This course presents the nature, extent and causes of juvenile delinquency behavior, including strategies used in the prevention, intervention and control of deviant behavior. Juvenile courts and other institutions that are responsible for treatment and after care are also explored. (Prerequisite: SOC 101 with a "C" or better)
| SOC 220 | SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes an application of theory and research related to family behaviors, roles and values, with emphasis on understanding family problems.
| SPA 101 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH I |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, including an introduction to the Spanish culture. (Admission to 101 is restricted to students who have never studied Spanish or who have been placed by examination into 101.)
| SPA 102 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH II |
4.0 Credits |
This course continues development of the basic language skills and the study of the Spanish culture. It stresses the grammar and vocabulary necessary for fundamental communications skills. (Admission to 102 is restricted to students who have completed SPA 101 with a grade of "C" or better or who have been placed by examination into 102.)
| SPA 122 | BASIC PROFICIENCY IN SPANISH |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. (Admission to 122 is restricted to students who have completed SPA 102 with a grade of "C" or better or who have been placed by examination into 122.)
| SPC 205 | PUBLIC SPEAKING |
3.0 Credits |
This course is an introduction to the principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| SPC 209 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION |
3.0 Credits |
This course is an introduction to the principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on interpersonal theory as applied to personal and professional relationships. Students will learn to observe and analyze how these principles operate in daily interaction with others. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| SUR 101 | INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY |
5.0 Credits |
This course includes a study of the surgical environment, team concepts, aseptic technique, hospital organization, basic instrumentation and supplies, sterilization, principles of infection control and wound healing. (Prerequisite: Acceptance into Surgical Technology or approval of program director)
| SUR 102 | APPLIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY |
5.0 Credits |
This course covers the principles and application of aseptic technique, the perioperative role and medical/legal aspects. (Prerequisites: SUR 101, SUR 103; Corequisites: SUR 104, SUR 110)
| SUR 103 | SURGICAL PROCEDURES I |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a study of a system-to-system approach to surgical procedures and relates regional anatomy, pathology, specialty equipment and team responsibility. Patient safety, medical/legal aspects and drugs used in surgery are emphasized. (Prerequisite: Acceptance into Surgical Technology program)
| SUR 104 | SURGICAL PROCEDURES II |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the various specialties of surgical procedures. (Prerequisites: SUR 101, SUR 103; Corequisites: SUR 102, SUR 110)
| SUR 110 | INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL PRACTICUM |
5.0 Credits |
This course is an introduction to the application of surgical technique by assisting in the perioperative roles in various clinical affiliations. (Prerequisites: SUR 101, SUR 103; Corequisites: SUR 102, SUR 104)
| SUR 114 | SURGICAL SPECIALITY PRACTICUM |
7.0 Credits |
This course includes the correlation of the principles and theories of specialized surgical procedures with clinical performance in affiliated hospitals. (Prerequisites: SUR 104, SUR 110; Corequisite: SUR 120)
| SUR 120 | SURGICAL SEMINAR |
2.0 Credits |
This course includes the comprehensive correlation of theory and practice in the perioperative role. (Prerequisite: Permission of the program director; Corequisite: SUR 113)
| SWA 121 | ELEMENTARY SWAHILI |
4.0 Credits |
This course introduces the study of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Swahili, and introduces the culture of countries where Swahili is spoken. (Prerequisite: RDG 100)
| SWA 122 | BASIC PROFICIENCY IN SWAHILI |
4.0 Credits |
This course continues the study of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Swahili, as well as the culture of countries where Swahili is spoken. (Prerequisite: SWA 121)
| TEL 101 | FUNDAMENTALS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
2.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the telecommunications network, including an overview of network topologies, switching operations, local loop operations and telephone circuit operations. (Prerequisite: RDG 035, MAT 100 )
| TEL 110 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK PLANNING |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the telecommunications planning process. Topics include switching hierarchies, local loop and interoffice network design. Using the long range outside plant plan concepts, F1/F2 concepts and distribution area design. (Prerequisite: TEL 101)
| TEL 240 | FIBER OPTICS THEORY |
2.0 Credits |
This course is a study of fiber optics transmission. Topics include O/E conversions, multiplexer design and sonet standards (Prerequisite: TEL 101)
| TEL 250 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURE DESIGN |
2.0 Credits |
This course is a study of various structures used in the telecommunications outside plant network. (Prerequisite: TEL 101)
| THE 101 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes the appreciation and analysis of theatrical literature, history and production.
| THE 105 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes the study of dramatic performance techniques, including improvisations and interpretation of characters. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| THE 125 | ACTING FOR THE CAMERA |
3.0 Credits |
This course is an applied study of acting techniques and skills used in television and video performance. It is intended for students who have a strong professional interest in acting for television, industrial video and film. (Prerequisite: THE 105)
| THE 220 | THEATRE LABORATORY I |
1.0 Credit |
This course is supervised participation in theatrical productions.
| THE 221 | THEATRE LABORATORY II |
1.0 Credit |
This course is supervised participation in theatrical productions.