May 13, 2024  
2020-21 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-21 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

SIMS Medical Center

  
  • SMC-151L - Lab: Patient Care Technician

    2 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of SMC-151 .

  
  • SMC-156 - Patient Care Technician Clinical

    3 credits
    This course must be taken at the same time as  . The Patient Care Technician student will apply the knowledge and skills learned in   by caring for patients in SIMS Medical Center, the Virtual Teaching Hospital at Springfield Technical Community College and in approved off-campus medical facilities. Approved uniform, text and limited equipment required. Student is responsible for travel for off campus experiences. Three lecture and twelve clinical hours.

    Corequisite(s):   

    Course previously known as: SIMS-166
  
  • SMC-161 - Sterile Processing Technician

    6 credits


    This course provides the fundamentals of central service supply, processing, and distribution (CSD). Instruction and practice is given in aseptic technique. Patient centered practices and theories, customer service, and overall policies and practices of the central service supply departments. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to take the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) and/or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CPSPD) certifying exam(s). Three lecture and 6 laboratory hours.

    A School of Health and Patient Simulation course fee will be charged to students who enroll in this course (this fee is in addition to the per-credit tuition and fees).

    Corequisite(s): SMC-161L  

    Course previously known as: SIMS-171

  
  • SMC-161L - Lab: Sterile Proc Tech

    0 credits
    This is the laboratory component of SMC-161 .

    Corequisite(s): SMC-161  

  
  • SMC-175 CCO

    SMC-175 - Community Health Worker: Theory and Methods

    4 credits


    This course will explore teaching, facilitation, advocacy and community organizing skills required of a community health worker. Students will learn theory and methods for implementing best practices in community health work with individuals and with groups. Students will be required to complete a field experience to practice the skills learned in class through lecture, role play and patient simulation.

    A School of Health and Patient Simulation course fee will be charged to students who enroll in this course (this fee is in addition to the per-credit tuition and fees).

    Corequisite(s): SMC-115 ;

    Course previously known as: SIMS-215

  
  • SMC-180 CCO

    SMC-180 - Phlebotomy Technician

    3 credits


    An overview and introduction of basic skills as used in specimen handling and phlebotomy. This course is designed to prepare an individual to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture in order to obtain blood specimens for diagnostic procedures. The course will include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, safety considerations, confidentiality, communication, quality control, collection, transport and processing of all specimens types received in the clinical laboratory.

    A School of Health and Patient Simulation course fee will be charged to students who enroll in this course (this fee is in addition to the per-credit tuition and fees).

    Prerequisite(s): High school diploma or G.E.D. Current health insurance. Have a valid email address and regular access to a computer. Current CPR Certification. CORI/SORI Verification. Be 18 years of age. Be of good mental and physical health and be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. Be a U.S. Citizen or have a legal right to work in the U.S. Current Medical Liability Insurance (submitted after acceptance into program). 11 Panel Urine Drug Screen- Negative within nine months from the start of class, may be subject to additional screenings during course. Completion of physical examination and college health requirements including documentation of required vaccinations.

    Corequisite(s): SMC-180L  SMC-185  

  
  • SMC-180L - Lab: Phlebotomy Technician

    2 credits
    This is the laboratory component of SMC-180 .

    Corequisite(s): SMC-180  SMC-185  

  
  • SMC-185 CCO

    SMC-185 - Phlebotomy Technician Clinical

    2 credits
    This course requires the student in the controlled environment of a clinical internship setting to demonstrate the clinical competencies learned in the Phlebotomy Technician lecture and lab courses. This phlebotomy clinical practicum course is designed for students to experience the hands-on application of clinical and professional procedures required as part of the competency and outcomes established for the Phlebotomy Technician certification. It is designed for students wishing to enter the health care industry or advance from an existing entry level health care position. This course provides students with readiness by providing 90 hours of approved phlebotomy experience through the combined experience in the practicum, that must be earned in an approved health care facility, and in on campus phlebotomy laboratory sessions that engages in the collection, examination or transportation of materials derived from the human body. Students completing and passing all Phlebotomy courses will be able to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician national exam.

    Prerequisite(s): High school diploma or G.E.D. Current health insurance. Have a valid email address and regular access to a computer. Current CPR Certification. CORI/SORI Verification. Be 18 years of age. Be of good mental and physical health and be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. Be a U.S. Citizen or have a legal right to work in the U.S. Current Medical Liability Insurance (submitted after acceptance into program). 11 Panel Urine Drug Screen- Negative within nine months from the start of class, may be subject to additional screenings during course. Completion of physical examination and college health requirements including documentation of required vaccinations.

    Corequisite(s): SMC-180  SMC-180L  


Small Business Entrepreneurship

  
  • ENT-280 - Entrepreneurship Internship 1

    3-9 credits
    This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study.  Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.


Sociology

  
  • SOC-101 CCO

    SOC-101 - Introduction to Sociology

    3 credits
    An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with a working knowledge of the concepts used by sociologists and with the well-established generalizations in the field. Topics to be discussed include socialization, culture, population, group processes, social stratification ethnic/racial stratification, gender stratification and social change.

    Prerequisite(s): DRG 091  (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading placement test.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

    Course previously known as: SOCL-100
  
  • SOC-101H

    SOC-101H - Honors Introduction to Sociology

    3 credits


    An introductory, honors level course designed to acquaint the student with a working knowledge of the concepts used by sociologists and with the well-established generalizations in the field. Topics to be discussed include socialization, culture, population, group processes, social stratification ethnic/racial stratification, gender stratification and social change.

    This course is available to all programs and majors on campus through the STCC Honors program or with permission of instructor.

    Corequisite(s): ENG 101  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

  
  • SOC-102 CCO

    SOC-102 - Introduction to Social Work

    3 credits
    This course will familiarize students with the various roles, functions, and tasks which social workers perform in a variety of settings and acquaint them with the primary skills and practices of generalist social work. Students will be introduced to social work practice as a multi-level and multi-method approach to influencing change in program situations. Students will also be introduced to the core values and Code of Ethics of social work and be exposed to issues of diversity, oppression, and social justice.  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

  
  • ANT-101 CCO

    SOC-105 - Introduction to Anthropology

    3 credits
    A general introduction to social and cultural anthropology which will explore among the diverse cultures of the world some of the possible variations in technology, economics, social and political organization, art, religion, and ideology. Each year the world grows smaller in each area of communication, transportation, and general economic interdependence. However, an understanding of cultural differences among the people of the world is often lacking. Cultural anthropology provides a systematic description and comparison of the ways of life of groups of people throughout the world. An appreciation of the solutions to human problems developed by other cultures allows not only greater perception of our own way of life, but also of the values and goals of others. The fundamental objective of this course is to provide insight into various ways that people respond to basic needs.

    Prerequisite(s): DRG 091  (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading placement test.  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

    Course previously known as: SOCL-110; ANT-101
  
  • SOC-110 CCO

    SOC-110 - Sexuality & Society: The Social Organization/Sexuality

    3 credits
    Human sexuality will be considered from social, historical, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives. A comprehensive examination of the scientific study of human sexuality with emphasis on the sociological perspective and the contributions of social scientists.

    Prerequisite(s): DRG 091  (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading placement test.  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

    Course previously known as: SOCL-140
  
  • SOC-111 - Diversity and Social Justice

    3 credits
    This course examines the structural foundations and systems that have historically excluded the physical presence and ideas of people of color (BIPOC), women, sexual minorities, and people of diverse religious backgrounds. The histories of diverse social identity groups in the United States will be explored and students will critically examine how different experiences of power, privilege and oppression shape the lives of individuals, families, groups and communities. The broad societal impact and cost of diverse populations being left out of spaces of power will be considered. Diversity is approached from the perspective of intersectionality, taking into account the complex relationship of multiple dimensions of identity with the multiple systems of advantage and disadvantage that shape our lives, communities, and world. Students will learn the theory and practice of “cultural humility,” including self-reflection and critical thinking, and leave the course able to apply these skills to current or future professional practice. Other concepts this course will address include: whiteness, anti-blackness, homophobia, classism, acculturation, integration, multi-culturalism, pluralism, gender-binary, xenophobia, racism and anti-racism.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

  
  • SOC-115 CCO

    SOC-115 - Sociology of Hip Hop

    3 credits
    For more than forty years, Hip Hop has evolved not only within the confines of American mainstream culture, but it has also become a global movement. This course explores political and aesthetic foundations of Hip Hop parallel to its musical, corporeal, visual, spoken and literary manifestations in U.S. culture. How the media portrays and “profits” from hip-hop’s impact will also be explored. Some topics that will be discussed include but are not limited to: gender relations, cross-cultural impact, identity formation, sexism, and homophobia, and the differences among Hiphop, Hip Hop, and hip-hop.

    Prerequisite(s): DRG 091  (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading placement test.  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

  
  • SOC-117 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies

    3 credits


    This course focuses on the meaning and significance of race, ethnicity, and culture in the United States. Students will be exposed to basic concepts in ethnic studies such as ethnicity, culture, race, socialization, cultural assimilation, acculturation, migration, immigration, social protest, and resistance. This course will be taught from an interdisciplinary perspective, thereby allowing students to build a base from various viewpoints and methodologies including but not limited to historical, cultural, political, economical, and sociological.

     

    Prerequisite(s): DRG 091  (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading placement test.  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

  
  • SOC-200 CCO

    SOC-200 - Social Problems

    3 credits
    This course applies the principles and concepts of sociology to an understanding of contemporary social problems such as poverty, minority status, crime, alcohol, drug addiction, etc. Emphasis will be on the connection between personal experience and the larger social, political, and economic institutions of society.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  (minimum grade of C-)

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

    Course previously known as: SOCL-200
  
  • SOC-205 CCO

    SOC-205 - Sociology of the Family

    3 credits
    This course will focus on the historical development of the family. Its focal point will be the North American family. Cross-cultural comparison will be used, especially in the study of marriage and kinship practices. Strong emphasis will also be placed on family change and social problems such as domestic violence. It will also include such topics as single parenting, changing gender roles and alternatives to the traditional family. We will apply this knowledge to everyday life experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  (minimum grade of C-)

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

    Course previously known as: SOCL-250
  
  • SOC-210 CCO

    SOC-210 - Race and Society

    3 credits
    An introduction to the sociological study of race and race relations. Topics studied include the social construction and fluidity of race and ethnicity, issues of racial inequality and privilege, historical and contemporary race relations, and the embeddedness of racism, prejudice and discrimination in all levels of society.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  (minimum grade of C-)

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

    Course previously known as: SOCL-301
  
  • SOC-215 CCO

    SOC-215 - Health, Illness, & Society

    3 credits
    This course provides an overview of basic concepts in public health and the sociological analysis of health and illness in U.S. society. Health and illness are not distributed equally - we will examine the “social epidemiology” of illness and death, considering their differential distribution in the U.S., and will discuss the important roles of race, class, gender, and sexuality. We will also examine how social and medical understandings of illness have evolved over time, since the development of biomedicine and public health in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Finally, we will consider how health, culture, and power interact in society and shape interpretations of illness and disease, medical experiences and interactions, and health outcomes. The primary goals of the course are to help students think critically about how health and disease are defined and distributed in the U.S., and how health systems respond to what’s defined as illness.

    Prerequisite(s): DRG-091  and DWT-099  (minimum grade C-) or placement at higher level.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

  
  • SOC-220 CCO

    SOC-220 - Urban Sociology

    3 credits
    This course serves as an introduction to the sociological study of cities as both social and spatial milieu. An emphasis is placed on social problems related to urbanization and the contemporary city. The study of the American city and regional urban areas is prioritized, but global urban issues will also be considered. The course covers topics that include, but are not limited to: urban social theory; urbanization, suburbanization, and sprawl; residential segregation; inequality; gentrification; cities and culture; migration; and the global city.

    Prerequisite(s): DRG-091   and DWT-099   (minimum grade C-) or placement at higher level.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

  
  • SOC-225 CCO

    SOC-225 - Analysis of Urban Systems

    3 credits
    This culminating experience for the Urban Studies program will challenge students to find solutions to the current problems that our urban centers are facing. Through case studies, experiential learning, and civic engagement, students will critically examine an urban problem our local community is facing. Students will collect and analyze qualitative and/or quantitative data during this process.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC-220  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.


Spanish

  
  • SPN-101 CCO

    SPN-101 - Elementary Spanish 1

    3 credits
    This course introduces the student to the basic grammatical structure and pronunciation of the Spanish language. Communicative content includes: greetings, asking about courses and professions, days of the week, months of the year, and dates, numbers, telling time, discussing family, nationalities and languages, places and activities. Grammatical content includes: Nouns and subject pronouns, “hay”, articles, use of common regular verbs in the present tense, using descriptive and possessive adjectives, conjugating correctly and understanding differences in meaning of ser and estar and using each appropriately, conjugating in the simple present tense the following irregular verbs: tener, venir, ir, irregular “yo” verbs and some stem-changing verbs. Students will also be introduced to the culture, customs and diversity of Spanish-speaking countries.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement at ENG-101  or its equivalent or permission of the instructor.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

    Course previously known as: SPAN-121
  
  • SPN-102 CCO

    SPN-102 - Elementary Spanish 2

    3 credits
    This is a continuation of Elementary Spanish 1, with emphasis on the four basic skills necessary for the mastery of a foreign language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. More sophisticated grammatical and linguistic concepts are introduced and discussed, using the Spanish language as a tool for communication. Students gain the know- ledge of the contemporary thought of Hispanics in the United States and in the Hispanic world. Intense oral drills and practical vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN-101  (grade of C or higher), one year of high school Spanish, placement at SPAN-102, or permission of instructor.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

    Course previously known as: SPAN-221
  
  • SPN-111 - Conversational Spanish

    3 credits
    The focus of this course is on speaking and understanding the contemporary idiomatic patterns of the native speaker. Special attention is given to pronunciation and simple conversational patterns. Contemporary themes are emphasized, giving police, firemen medical personnel and other interested groups the ability to express themselves in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN-101  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

    Course previously known as: SPAN-122
  
  • SPN-121 - Conversational Spanish-Medical Personnel

    3 credits
    This course will assist police, fire, and medical personnel in speaking and understanding simple Spanish phrases. Students will practice basic dialogs and useful medical vocabulary to prepare for real world interactions.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN 101  (minimum grade of C+) or high school Spanish.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

    Course previously known as: SPAN-123
  
  • SPN-125 CCO

    SPN-125 - Spanish for Public Service

    3 credits
    Spanish for Public Service will gear students to the basics of conversational Spanish. This course is well suited for those entering careers in policing, government, social work, or teaching. Basic conjugation and conversational vocabulary that is applicable to these professions will be covered. The emphasis on this course will be speaking and listening skills.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN-101   (minimum C+) or high school Spanish.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

  
  • SPN-201 CCO

    SPN-201 - Intermediate Spanish 1

    3 credits
    A review of grammar will be given in this course; oral drills and conversation received special attention. The reading skills and basic writing are further developed. Spanish culture is emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN-102  (grade of C or higher), two years of high school Spanish, placement at SPAN-201, or permission of instructor.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

    Course previously known as: SPAN-321
  
  • SPN-210 CCO

    SPN-210 - Professional Writing in Spanish

    3 credits
    This course is offered for individuals with basic competency in Spanish, looking to improve their professional writing to better communicate with the Hispanic Community. This is an ideal course for both degree seeking students and professionals looking to advance their career. This course will begin with a review of basic grammatical structures as needed for the professional writing, as well as vocabulary common to different professions such as business, health, and engineering as requested by interested students. The course will progress into styles including formal and informal forms of communication such as letters, memos, e-mails, reports, job applications, and resumes. Assessment will be based on written pieces in Spanish including these styles.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN 102  (minimum grade of C+) or permission of instructor

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.


Surgical Technology

  
  • SUR-114 - Introduction to Surgical Technology

    4 credits
    An introduction to surgical technology focusing on selected aspects in the development of surgical technology as a technical profession, concepts of patient care, legal, ethical responsibilities and team members in surgery. Knowledge and skill common to patient care and surgical procedures: asepsis, the environment, sterilization and processing of goods, universal precautions, scrubbing, gowning and gloving, classification and recognition of instruments and supplies are presented in lecture and in the STCC operating room. Surgical terminology is included. Lecture four hours, lab four hours on campus in the STCC operating room and at hospitals.

    Corequisite(s): SUR 114L  

    Course previously known as: SURG-104
  
  • SUR-114L - Lab: Introduction to Surgical Technology

    2 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of SUR 114  .

  
  • SUR-124 - Principles & Practices of Surgical Tech

    4 credits
    Content common to surgical procedures is presented in this course, which builds on   and focuses on such subjects as occupational safety, methods of hemostasis, care and handling of specimens, incisions, wound closure, drains, dressing, needles, suture materials, endoscopic surgery, anesthesia, and complications of surgery. Selected surgical procedures are included as prototypes to explain content. Safe handling of instruments and additional instruments and supplies are included.

    Prerequisite(s): SUR-114    BIO-231  

    Corequisite(s): SUR-127  

    Course previously known as: SURG-204
  
  • SUR-127 - Practices Common to Surgical Procedures

    2 credits
    This laboratory course takes place in the operating room on the STCC campus. Hands-on experiences in planning for, setting up, carrying out, and breaking a case, and preparing and handling supplies and instruments common to most surgical procedures are the focus of this course. The class meets four hours a week for seven weeks. The content from SUR-114  and SUR-124  is integrated into this experience.

    Prerequisite(s): SUR-114  BIO-231  

    Corequisite(s): SUR-124  

    Course previously known as: SURG-207
  
  • SUR-128 - Clinical Practice in Surgery 1

    2 credits
    This clinical rotation in a hospital provides the first opportunity for the student to “scrub” on surgical operations and work with specialized supplies and equipment. Knowledge and skills from SUR-114  and SUR-124  are applied. Students will be participating in setting up, carrying out and breaking down a surgical case and will experience the environment of the work and team members. Planned clinical conference will provide time for exposure to biotechnology and specialized instruments and discussion of the experience. Offered 8 hours a week for fifteen weeks. Saturdays may be used. Clinical starts at 6:45 a.m.

    Prerequisite(s): SUR-114  

    Corequisite(s): SUR-124  

    Course previously known as: SURG-208
  
  • SUR-216 - Common Health Problems/Surgical Specialties 1

    4 credits
    Regional anatomy, common health problems, patient care considerations, anesthesia, surgical procedures, specialty instruments, supplies and inter-operative complications form the organization of this course. Selected surgical specialties are presented, for example: surgery of the abdomen, urogenital, operative obstetrics/gynecological, cancer and others. Surgical terminology, pharmacology and safe handling of drugs on the operative field are included.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO-232  BIO-235  SUR-124  SUR-127  SUR-128  

    Corequisite(s): SUR-217  

    Course previously known as: SURG-306
  
  • SUR-217 - Clinical Practice in Surgery 2

    5 credits
    Clinical experience in surgery with exposure to the overall operation, policies, and procedures of practice. The student is immersed in the work for the first scrub and assisting circulator in an operating room. Application of previous courses, STCC operating room laboratory experience, and rotations in surgical specialties will provide an opportunity for skill acquisition, safe practice, and the development of professional behaviors. With repeated experiences, students will demonstrate the ability to recall sequence in planning for, selling up, carrying out, and breaking down a surgical procedure, as well as working with specialized tools (biotechnology.) Clinical conferences provide an opportunity for students to discuss their experiences. Lab hours are 20 hours per week for 15 weeks.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of semesters 1 & 2, summer session and all health requirements.

    Corequisite(s): SUR-216  

    Course previously known as: SURG-307
  
  • SUR-218 CCO

    SUR-218 - Pharmacology & Pathology

    2 credits
    This course will provide students with a foundation in pharmacology and pathology. This will prepare the student to safely and appropriately prepare and manage operating room medications, solutions and specimens. This lecture class meets two hours per week for 15 weeks. The content from SUR-114  and SUR-124  is integrated into this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of semester 1, 2 and summer Surgical courses.

    Corequisite(s): SUR-216  

    Course previously known as: SURG-308
  
  • SUR-219 CCO

    SUR-219 - Role of the Surgical Technologist 1

    1 credits
    This course will provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the unique organization behavior in the operating room. Classes will consist of lecture, group discussion and role-play. This class meets one hour per week for 15 weeks. The experiences from SUR-114 , SUR-127 , and SUR-216  will be incorporated into this course.

    Prerequisite(s): SUR-124  SUR-127  SUR-128  BIO-235  BIO-232  

    Corequisite(s): SUR-216  

    Course previously known as: SURG-309
  
  • SUR-223 - Role of the Surgical Technologist 2

    2 credits
    Leadership aspects of the surgical technologist as a technical professional are the capstone experience of the program. State-of-the-art issues in health care and in clinical practice; emerging into the work world; career opportunities; career seeking and achieving strategies are discussed. Certification, registration, licensure are selected topics also. Students prepare and present a clinical paper.

    Prerequisite(s): SUR-216  BIO-232  BIO-235  SUR-217  

    Course previously known as: SURG-403
  
  • SUR-228 - Common Health Problems/Surgical Specialties 2

    4 credits
    A continuation of  /  with additional surgical specialties presented for example: neurology, pediatrics, trauma, transplant, eye, cardiac surgery and others. Students will be expected to transfer and build on previous content and experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): SUR-216  SUR-217  

    Corequisite(s): SUR-229  

    Course previously known as: SURG-408
  
  • SUR-229 - Clinical Practice in Surgery 3

    6 credits
    A continuation of SUR-217 . With clinical experience in surgical specialties planned to expose the student to the overall policies and procedures of a hospital operating room. This final semester experience builds on previous knowledge and skills for skill acquisition, safe practice, and the development of professional behaviors. During this experience the students will serve in various roles as first scrub, selected first assistant and will practice as a technical professional. Clinical conferences will provide opportunity to discuss this experience. Clinical hours 24/week starting at 6:45 a.m.

    Prerequisite(s): SUR-216  SUR-217  

    Corequisite(s): SUR-228  

    Course previously known as: SURG-409

Telecommunications Technology

  
  • TCM-205 CCO

    TCM-205 - Voice and Video Systems

    4 credits
    This course examines the encoding and transmission of voice and video data streams. The course begins with a brief overview of the traditional analog telephone system, private branch exchanges (PBX), circuit switching, analog video encoding and transmission. We will cover the evolution of these technologies to IP phones, the voice over IP (VOIP) protocol, call center management software, video encoding and decoding (codec) for transmission over data networks, video conferencing, and video monitoring systems. A brief introduction and overview of TCP\JP networking is intended to provide the students with enough networking knowledge to configure an IP telephone system.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in TCM or the instructor’s permission.

    Corequisite(s): TCM-205L

    Course previously known as: TCOM-425

Theater

  
  • THR-101 CCO

    THR-101 - Fundamentals of Acting

    3 credits
    This course introduces students to the art of acting with emphasis on characterization, voice, and movement. In addition, varieties of acting techniques, script analysis, improvisation, and theater exercises will be used to prepare monologues, duet scenes and one-act plays. Additional emphasis is on acting as a method of improving self-presentation and self-development.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

    Course previously known as: THTR-110
  
  • THR-103 CCO

    THR-103 - Stage Production

    3 credits
    This is a theoretical and practical course in the technical principals and methods of theatrical production. It presents two areas of study: first, the study and practice in the design process. Through the study of theatre history, lighting requirements, and set construction, students will learn the process of stage production from interpretation of the script, through methods of recording and communicating designs. Second, students will be supervised in the practice of a theatrical production, including contributing to the set design and construction; lighting design and implementation; stage management, board operations, and the responsibilities of the front of house and backstage crew. Students learn to apply responsible, cooperative, and positive work towards achieving the specific and unique technical demands of theatrical production.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

    Course previously known as: THTR-200
  
  • THR-211 CCO

    THR-211 - College Theatre Workshop 1

    3 credits
    This is a play production course. Each semester a play is chosen to be prepared and performed at the end of the semester. Students will be involved in various theater activities: acting, set construction, set decoration, props, lights,
    and costumes. When registering for this course, the student will automatically be signed up for a 3-credit course, however the student may contact the professor, by the end of the add/drop period, if they wish to take the course for
    1, 2, or 4 credits and participate on a limited or standard course time basis. This course may be taken by students, faculty, and staff as a co-curricular activity with or without credit. Rehearsal and performance times taking place
    outside regular class times will be announced the first day of class.

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

  
  • THR-212 CCO

    THR-212 - College Theatre Workshop 2

    3 credits
    This is a play production course for students who have already completed 1 semester of College Theatre Workshop. Each semester a play is chosen to be prepared and performed at the end of the semester. Students will be involved in various theater activities: acting, set construction, set decoration, props, lights, and costumes. When registering for this course, the student will automatically be signed up for a 3-credit course, however the student may contact the professor, by
    the end of the add/drop period, if they wish to take the course for 1, 2, or 4 credits and participate on a limited or standard course time basis. This course may be taken by students, faculty, and staff as a co-curricular activity with or without credit. Rehearsal and performance times taking place outside regular class times will be announced the first day of class.

    Prerequisite(s): THR 211 .

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

  
  • THR-213 CCO

    THR-213 - College Theater Workshop 3

    3 credits
    This is a play production course for students who have already completed 2 semesters of College Theatre Workshop. Each semester a play is chosen to be prepared and performed at the end of the semester. Students will be involved in various theater activities: acting, set construction, set decoration, props, lights, and costumes. When registering for this course, the student will automatically be signed up for a 3-credit course, however the student may contact the professor, by the end of the add/drop period, if they wish to take the course for 1, 2, or 4 credits and participate on a limited or standard course time basis. This course may be taken by students, faculty, and staff as a co-curricular activity with or without credit. Rehearsal and performance times taking place outside regular class times will be announced the first day of class.

    Prerequisite(s): THR 211   and THR 212 .

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

  
  • THR-214 CCO

    THR-214 - College Theater Workshop 4

    3 credits
    This is a play production course for students who have already completed 3 semesters of College Theatre Workshop. Each semester a play is chosen to be prepared and performed at the end of the semester. Students will be involved in various theater activities: acting, set construction, set decoration, props, lights, and costumes. When registering for this course, the student will automatically be signed up for a 3-credit course, however the student may contact the professor, by
    the end of the add/drop period, if they wish to take the course for 1, 2, or 4 credits and participate on a limited or standard course time basis. This course may be taken by students, faculty, and staff as a co-curricular activity with or without credit. Rehearsal and performance times taking place outside regular class times will be announced the first day of class.

    Prerequisite(s): THR 211 THR 212 THR 213 .

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

  
  • THR-215 CCO

    THR-215 - College Theater Workshop 5

    3 credits
    This is a play production course for students who have already completed 4 semesters of College Theatre Workshop. Each semester a play is chosen to be prepared and performed at the end of the semester. Students will be involved in various theater activities: acting, set construction, set decoration, props, lights, and costumes. When registering for this course, the student will automatically be signed up for a 3-credit course, however the student may contact the professor, by
    the end of the add/drop period, if they wish to take the course for 1, 2, or 4 credits and participate on a limited or standard course time basis. This course may be taken by students, faculty, and staff as a co-curricular activity with or without credit. Rehearsal and performance times taking place outside regular class times will be announced the first day of class.

    Prerequisite(s): THR 211 THR 212 THR 213 THR 214 .

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.


Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

  
  • WGS-101 CCO

    WGS-101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies: The Social Organization/Sexuality

    3 credits
    While this course will address the content of topics vital to women-past, present, and future-the core purpose of the course is to learn to apply feminist methodology to any topic, even those not traditionally considered “women’s issues.” This course will use an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from the arts, the social sciences, even culinary studies and mathematics. We will celebrate, and discuss the challenges created by, the fact that “women” are not a monolith, that our perspectives can be quite different according to culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, and more. During the course students will participate in traditional academic activities (discussion, paper writing, library research), in less common academic activities (taking oral histories and service learning), and even in activities not generally considered academic (baking bread or changing a tire). A range of pedagogical strategies will be used, but a premium will be put on using student experiences as course material, student-directed learning, and experiential learning. Readings assigned in the course concentrate on providing a global perspective.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG-101 

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

    Course previously known as: WGSS-100

Elective Courses

  
  • EL-ART - Art Elective

    3 credits
    Any three-credit course from ART that can be used to fulfill a program’s Art elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-BIO - General Biology Elective

    4 credits
    Any four-credit, college level (100 or higher) course from the   that can be used to fulfill a program’s Biology elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-BIOL - Biology Elective

    3-4 credits
    Any college level (100 or higher) course from the Biology that can be used to fulfill a program’s Biology elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-BSIT - School of Business and Information Technologies Elective

    3 credits
    Any course from the School of Business and Information Technologies . Please see your advisor for appropriate courses. (This is a fictitious course.)
     

  
  • EL-BUSN - Business Department Elective

    3 credits
    Any 200 level course from the   that can be used to fulfill a program’s Business elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-CIT - Business Computer Elective

    3-4 credits
    Any 200 level or higher course from the Information Techology Department (CIT) that can be used to fulfill a program’s computer elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-CRJ - Criminal Justice Elective

    3 credits
    Three credit Criminal Justice elective see advisor.

  
  • EL-CSE - Computer Systems Engineering Elective

    4 credits
    Any course with lab from Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSE) and Cisco (CSO). Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-DMP - Digital Media Elective

    3 credits
    Any course that can be used to fulfill a program’s Digital Media Elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-ECE - ECE Elective

    3 credits
    Any three-credit course from ECE that can be used to fulfill a program’s Early Childhood Education elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-ENG - Engineering & Science Transfer

    3 credits
    Any course from   that can be used to fulfill a program’s Engineering elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-ENL - General English Elective

    3 credits
    Any course from the   can be used to fulfill a program’s English elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-GAT - GAT Elective

    3 credits
    Any three-credit course from GAT that can be used to fulfill a program’s Graphic Comm & Photography elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  
  • EL-GEN - General Elective

    3 credits
    Any course that can be used to fulfill a program’s General elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-GEN2 - 2 General Electives

    6 credits
    Two courses (six credits) that can be used to fulfill a program’s General elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-GENE - General Elective

    4 credits
    Any course that can be used to fulfill a program’s General elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number).

  
  • EL-HIS - General History Elective

    3 credits
    Any course from the History Department that can be used to fulfill a program’s History elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-HIS/PSC - History/Political Science Elective

    3 credits
    Any History or Political Science course that can be used to fulfill a program’s History or Political Science elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-HSM - Humanities, Social Science or Math Elective

    3 credits
    Any college level course (100 or higher) from the  ,  ,  , Social Sciences  or   can be used to fulfill a program’s elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course.

  
  • EL-HTC - Career Course 2

    3 credits
    Please see your advisor for an appropriate course.

  
  • EL-HTH - Career Course

    3 credits
    Please see your advisor for an appropriate course.

  
  
  • EL-INFT - Information Technologies Elective

    3 credits
    Any course from the Information Technologies Department . Please see your advisor for appropriate courses. (This is a fictitious course.)

  
  • EL-LIB - General Liberal Arts Elective

    3 credits
    Any course from the Liberal Arts Department that can be used to fulfill a program’s Liberal Arts elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-LIT - General Literature Elective

    3 credits
    Any Literature course can be used to fulfill a program’s Literature elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  
  
  • EL-MATH - General Math Elective-100 Level or Higher

    3-4 credits
    Any 100 level or higher course from the   can be used to fulfill a program’s Math elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  
  
  
  • EL-MUS - Music Elective

    3 credits
    Any three-credit course from MUSIC that can be used to fulfill a program’s Music elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  
  
  • EL-SCI - General Science Elective

    3 credits
    Three-credit courses in the natural and physical sciences, such as physics, chemistry and biology, can be used to fulfill a program’s Science elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-SCIL - General Lab Science Elective

    4 credits
    Any 4-credit laboratory course (100 level or higher) from     or   can be used to fulfill a program’s science elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  
  • EL-SOC - General Behavioral/Social Science Elective

    3 credits
    Any college-level course from the Psychology, Sociology, History or Economics areas can be used to fulfill a program’s Social Science elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  
  
  • EL-THR - Theatre Elective

    3 credits
    Any three-credit course from Theatre (THR) that can be used to fulfill a program’s Theatre elective requirement. Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-WEB - Web Programming Elective

    3 credits
    Any 200 level or higher course from the Information Technologies Department  (PROG or WEBS course only) or DMP-102   DMP-251  or DMP-254  . Please see your advisor for the proper course. (This is a fictitious course number.)

  
  • EL-13 Credits - General Electives

    13 credits
    Take 10-13 credits from any college level course.

 

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