Course Descriptions
For each course listing, the first number in parentheses indicates lecture hours and
the second number
represents laboratory hours each week.
Note: To facilitate the transfer of courses, Ranger College began using Texas Common
Course Numbers in
the fall of 1994. Courses that are equivalent have been designated a common number
for use by participating
colleges and universities. The common course number consists of a four-letter prefix
identifying subject area,
followed by a four-digit number. The digits in the number correspond to the following:
first, course level;
second, credit hour value; third and fourth, sequence. In the current catalog, the
common course number
precedes the name of the course. Not all courses are offered at all locations.
The general education courses are basic to the purpose of RC and represent a commitment
to offer breadth as
well as depth to a student's educational program of study. RC's inventory of general
education courses offers
a comprehensive general education program because:
1. Employers are interested in hiring technically trained graduates, who with an appropriate
grounding in
science (natural, behavioral, and social), mathematics and technology, can communicate
effectively, work well
with others, make appropriate decisions, adapt to change, and in many cases, continue
their education.
2. The general education courses provide foundational and thorough education that
do not focus on specific
skills, techniques, procedures, or vocations.
3. General education courses assist in developing the ability to think critically,
use logical reasoning in analyzing
and solving problems, and appreciate cultural diversity.
4. Many of our students need assistance in becoming prepared for college studies in
the workforce and the
general education components of their studies.
5. The general education courses are required to meet accreditation standards of regional,
state, and
occupational groups requiring a broad range of knowledge when obtaining a degree or
certification, and they
fulfill the requirements agreed upon in articulation agreements with other colleges
and universities.
AIRCRAFT SPECIAL OFFERINGS (AIRP)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes
and behaviors pertinent
to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the
student. This course was
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
AUTOMOTIVE (AUMT)
tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, professional responsibilities, and basic automotive maintenance.
May be taught manufacturer specific.
power, manual, anti-lock brake systems, and parking brakes. May be taught manufacturer specific.
repair of, charging and starting systems, and electrical accessories. Emphasis on electrical principles, schematic
diagrams, and service publications. May be taught manufacturer specific.
systems. Includes component repair, alignment procedures and tire and wheel service. May be taught
manufacturer specific.
ACCOUNTING (ACCT)
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to transactions and events that affect business
organizations. Students will examine the procedures and systems to accumulate, analyze, measure, and record
financial transactions. Students will use recorded financial information to prepare a balance sheet, income
statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders’ equity to communicate the business entity’s
results of operations and financial position to users of financial information that are external to the company.
Students will study the nature of assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity while learning to use reported financial
information for purposes of making decisions about the company. Students will be exposed to International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or
equivalent. Credit 3 semester hours.
organizations. Students will study information from the entity’s accounting system relevant to decisions made
by internal managers, as distinguished from information relevant to users who are external to the company.
The emphasis is on the identification and assignment of product costs, operational budgeting and planning,
cost control, and management decision making. Topics include product costing methodologies, cost behavior,
operational and capital budgeting, and performance evaluation. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301. Credit 3 semester
hours.
AGRICULTURE (AGRI)
development, climate, plant requirements, pest management, and production methods. Credit 3 semester hours.
feeding, management, physiology, and health maintenance. Food value for milk, test for composition and
quality, and use and processing of market milk and dairy products. Credit 3 semester hours.
nutrition, management, and marketing of beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and horses. Credit 3 semester hours.
consumer. Credit 3 semester hours.
adjustments of the electrical, ignition, fuel, lubricating, and cooling systems of agricultural power machinery.
Credit 3 semester hours.
semester hours. (Offered on an irregular basis.) Credit 3 semester hours.
and recreational uses of public and private lands. Credit 3 semester hours.
ART (ARTS)
and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal,
cultural, and historical contexts. Credit 3 semester hours.
approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and
techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to
develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline. Credit 3 semester hours.
BIOLOGY (BIOL)
that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety, availability, and nutritional information including
food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed. Credit 3 semester hours.
Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life,
organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction,
genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. Credit 4 semester hours.
This course focuses on a study of the diversity and classification of life, including animals, plants, protists, fungi,
and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and
animals. Credit 4 semester hours.
Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells,
structure, function, and reproduction. Credit 4 semester hours.
This course will provide a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution,
ecology, plant and animal diversity, and physiology. Credit 4 semester hours.
Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function
of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal,
muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of
physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Recommended prerequisite: BIOL 1406. Credit
4 semester hours.
Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and
function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic,
respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive
(including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation
of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Recommended prerequisite: BIOL 2401, or
approval of instructor. Credit 4 semester hours.
Principles of environmental systems and ecology, including biogeochemical cycles, energy transformations,
abiotic interactions, symbiotic relationships, natural resources and their management, lifestyle analysis,
evolutionary trends, hazards and risks, and approaches to ecological research. Required co-requisite: BIOL 2406
– Environmental Biology Laboratory. Recommended prerequisite: MATH 1314 – Successful completion of
College Algebra or concurrent enrollment in higher-level mathematics is recommended but not required. Credit
4 semester hours.
This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied
health, and non-science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of
microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and acellular agents in the biosphere,
and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include bacterial structure as well as growth, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry of microorganisms. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious
diseases, and public health. Credit 4 semester hours.
Principles of microbiology, including metabolism, structure, function, genetics, and phylogeny of microbes.
The course will also examine the interactions of microbes with each other, hosts, and the environment.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1407 and CHEM 1411. Credit 4 semester hours.
BUSINESS (BUSI)
This course provides a survey of economic systems, forms of business ownership, and considerations for
running a business. Students will learn various aspects of business, management, and leadership functions;
organizational considerations; and decision-making processes. Financial topics are introduced, including
accounting, money and banking, and securities markets. Also included are discussions of business challenges in
the legal and regulatory environment, business ethics, social responsibility, and international business.
Emphasized is the dynamic role of business in everyday life. Credit 3 semester hours.
This course provides the student with the foundational information about the U.S. legal system and dispute
resolution, and their impact on business. The major content areas will include general principles of law, the
relationship of business and the U.S. Constitution, state and federal legal systems, the relationship between law
and ethics, contracts, sales, torts, agency law, intellectual property, and business law in the global context.
Prerequisite: High school coursework in U.S. History and government, or equivalent. Credit 3 semester hours.
CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include
measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry,
periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions,
properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. Recommended for preprofessional and science majors. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 College Algebra (3 SCH version) or equivalent
academic preparation. Credit 4 semester hours.
Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics;
electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 1411. Credit 4 semester hours.
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (CDEC AND TECA)
A study of the fundamentals developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care
and education programs for children.
Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). Topics include CDA
overview, observation skills, and child growth and development. The four functional areas of study are creative,
cognitive, physical, and communication.
Factors impacting the well-being of young children. Includes healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and
safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and
regulations. Course content is aligned with State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional
Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours field experience with
children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development,
quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques.
Principles of typical growth and development from three to five years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive,
emotional, and social development.
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children music, movement, visual arts, and
dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking
A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of
exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative
issues.
A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The
six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social, and guidance.
Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The three functional
areas of study include family, program management and professionalism.
Application of management procedures for early care and education programs. Includes planning, operating,
supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics cover philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management,
regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication.
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and
concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
A study of the child, family, community, and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and
community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues; course content must be aligned as applicable
with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings
with varied and diverse populations; and course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.
An introduction to the education of the young child, including developmentally appropriate practices and
programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues;
course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Pedagogy and Professional
Responsibilities standards; requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy
through age 12 in varied and diverse populations; course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.
A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including health behavior, food, nutrition,
fitness and safety practices. Focus on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies
and regulations; course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; requires students to participate in field experiences
with children from infancy through age 12 in variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. Course
includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COSC)
word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current topics such as the effect of
computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other interdisciplinary
settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student's major field of study in business
or computer science. Credit 3 semester hours.
COSMETOLOGY- DUAL CREDIT (CSME)
An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the field of cosmetology. Credit 4 semester hours.
A course in the basic fundamentals of cosmetology. Topics include service preparation, manicure, facial,
chemical services, shampoo, haircut, wet styling, comb out, and salon management. Credit 4 semester hours.
Presentation of the theory and practice of nail technology. Topics include terminology, application, and
workplace competencies related to nail technology. Pre/co-requisite: Orientation to Cosmetology. Credit 4
semester hours.
In-depth coverage of the theory and practice of skin care, facials, and cosmetics. Pre/co-requisite: Orientation
to Cosmetology. Credit 4 semester hours.
Instruction in the artistry of hair design. Topics include theory, techniques, and application of hair design.
Pre/co-requisite: Orientation to Cosmetology. Credit 4 semester hours.
Presentation of the theory and practice of chemical reformation. Topics include terminology, application, and
workplace competencies related to chemical reformation. Pre/co-requisite: Orientation to Cosmetology. Credit
4 semester hours.
Exploration of salon development. Topics include professional ethics and goals, salon operation, and record
keeping. Pre/co-requisite: CSME 1405. Credit 3 semester hours.
Preparation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations Operator Examination. Pre/co-requisite:
Orientation to Cosmetology. Credit 4 semester hours.
Presentation of the theory and practice of hair color and chemistry. Topics include terminology, application,
and workplace competencies related to hair color and chemistry. Pre/co-requisite: Orientation to Cosmetology.
Credit 4 semester hours.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CRIJ)
This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including
the nature, extent, and impact of crime, criminal law, and justice agencies and processes. Credit 3 semester
hours.
This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of
law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law. Credit 3 semester hours.
This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and
penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical
and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability. Credit 3 semester hours.
This course examines the establishment, role, and function of police in a democratic society. It focuses on types
of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of
authority. Credit 3 semester hours.
DRAMA (DRAM)
to other art forms. Participation in productions may be required. Credit 3 semester hours.
ECONOMICS (ECON)
will include supply and demand, consumer behavior, price and output decisions by firms under various market
structures, factor markets, market failures, international trade, and exchange rates. Macroeconomic topics will
include national income, unemployment, inflation, business cycles, aggregate supply and demand, monetary
and fiscal policy, and economic growth.
Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade,
economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or
consent of instructor. Credit 3 semester hours.
behavior and supply, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets,
market failures, and international trade. Credit 3 semester hours.
EDUCATION (EDUC)
learning, and 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 with
PSYC 1100) Credit 1 semester hour.
institutional support of students interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields. The course
provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with
varied and diverse student populations and provides students with support from college and school faculty,
preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling
and classrooms. Course content should be aligned as applicable with the State Board for Educator Certification
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of
field experience in P-12 classrooms. Up to 16 clock hours of P-12 field experiences may be provided by
electronic or other video or technology-based method. Credit 3 semester hours.
classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity,
and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning. The course provides students with opportunities
to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations and should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Must include a
minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations. Up to 16 clock
hours of P-12 field experiences may be provided by electronic or other video or technology-based method.
Prerequisite: EDUC 1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMSP AND HPRS)
college, and student.
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer,
college, and student.
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. Credit 2 semester hours.
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer,
college, and student.
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer,
college, and student.
Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services include preparatory practices,
pathophysiology, medication administration, and related topics.
Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries
Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management, and artificial ventilation.
Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Credit 4 semester hours.
Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Credit 5 semester hours.
A summative experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management for the
paramedic level.
calculation of dosages.
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.
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.
Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical
resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents.
A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and
calculation of dosages.
Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include
neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, and other related topics.
Application of emergency medical procedures. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to
improve student proficiency.
Instruction, literary review, group discussion, and case study on topics pertinent to the Emergency Medical
Service (EMS) field supervisor or manager.
Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies, including
medical overview, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology,
endocrinology, toxicology, and other related topics.
Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG
interpretation.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent
to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Credit 3 semester
hours.
Principles, procedures, and regulations governing the legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients,
and health care professionals. Includes current ethical issues related to the various healthcare professions and
patient confidentiality. Credit 3 semester hours.
ENGLISH (ENGL)
The purpose of this course is to help students prepare to meet the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative,
and to help students gain the skills necessary to be successful in classes that involve reading and writing at the
college level. Students are placed in ENGL 0300 based on holistic placement procedures involving both
quantitative and qualitative data, including, but not limited to: TSI scores, high school GPA, prior coursework,
motivation, and TSI diagnostic profiles. This course is non-transferable college credit and may not be counted
or used as hours towards graduation. Course content includes strategies for building vocabulary, increasing
reading rates, and improving comprehension. The course also includes instruction in active reading strategies
using text structure to improve comprehension and the interpretation and evaluation of reading materials. Basic
grammar concepts of standard American usage, mechanics, writing in diverse sentence structure and
paragraphs, and evaluating problem areas common to college students will be analyzed for adequate application
toward college-level writing. Credit 3 semester hours.
The purpose of this course is to help students prepare to meet the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative,
and to help students gain the skills necessary to be successful in classes that involve reading and writing at the
college level. Students are placed in ENGL 0301 based on holistic placement procedures involving both
quantitative and qualitative data, including, but not limited to: TSI scores, high school GPA, prior coursework,
motivation, and TSI diagnostic profiles. This course is non-transferable college credit and may not be counted
or used as hours towards graduation. Students enrolled in ENGL 0301 are advised to enroll concurrently in
ENGL 1301 (for students whose TSI writing score is below college level) or a college-level reading course (for
students whose TSI reading score is below college level) such as HIST 1301 or PSYC 2301. Course content
includes strategies for advancing reading comprehension and facilitating critical analysis of text. The course will
also include instruction on active reading strategies using text structure to improve comprehension and the
interpretation and evaluation of reading materials. It will integrate critical analysis of text into writing instruction
focused on the composition of essays, including pre-writing, drafting, organization, focus, unity, editing, and
revision. Credit 3 semester hours.
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and
editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience,
purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating,
and critical analysis. Credit 3 semester hours.
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and
persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research
methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and
documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions. Prerequisite:
ENGL 1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
Practical experience in the techniques of imaginative writing. May include fiction, nonfiction, poetry,
screenwriting, drama or oral histories. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make
decisions and take action on the job, such as proposals, reports, instructions, policies and procedures, e-mail
messages, letters, and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes
involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Eighteenth Century.
Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and
cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisite: ENGL
1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic period to the present. Students will study
works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be
selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement to the present. Students will
study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will
be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American
experience and character. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement through the Civil War. Students
will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts
will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving
American experience and character. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry,
drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a
diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
Selected significant works of world literature. May include study of movements, schools, or periods.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
Selected significant works of world literature. May include study of movements, schools, or periods.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Credit 3 semester hours.
This course explores the American Myth as told through the medium of film. Students gain an appreciation for
film as a type of literature and a better understanding of the world around them. The course studies relationships between American history, social movements, cultural bias, and storytelling. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Credit
3 semester hours.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (ENVR)
affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues,
including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. Lab activities will
cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data. Credit 4 semester hours.
to problems involving energy and the environment. Credit 4 semester hours.
FIRE SCIENCE (FIRS, FIRT, EMSP)
Physical ability testing methods. Rigorous training in skills and techniques needed in typical fire department
physical ability tests. Credit 1 semester hour.
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with
Firefighter Certification II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Credit 3 semester hours.
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with
Firefighter Certification I, III, IV, V, VI, VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Credit 4 semester hours.
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with
Firefighter Certification I, II, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Credit 3 semester hours.
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with
Firefighter Certification I, II, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Credit 3 semester hours.
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with
Firefighter Certification I, II, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Credit 3 semester hours.
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with
Firefighter Certification I, II, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Credit 3 semester hours.
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with
Firefighter Certification I, II, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Credit 3 semester hours.
Orientation to the fire service, career opportunities, and related fields. Credit 3 semester hours.
The chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials. Storage, transportation, handling hazardous
emergency situations, and the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. Credit 3 semester hours.
Components of building construction that relate to life safety. Includes relationship of construction elements
and building design impacting fire spread in structures. Credit 3 semester hours.
Design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection
and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. This course meets Fire
and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements. Credit 3 semester
hours.
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. Credit 2 semester hours.
Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Credit 4 semester hours.
GEOLOGY (GEOL)
of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data
gathered from field observations. Credit 4 semester hours. Lab Fee $12. (Offered on an irregular basis).
interpreted from rocks and fossils. Credit 4 semester hours. (Offered on an irregular basis).
GOVERNMENT (GOVT)
the substantive topics in the discipline, including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction,
political institutions, and how political systems function. Credit 3 semester hours.
the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process,
public policy, civil liberties and civil rights. Credit 3 semester hours.
federalism and intergovernmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the
political culture of Texas. Credit 3 semester hours.
HEALTH SERVICES (HITT)
Study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations
and symbols, surgical
and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties. Students will identify, pronounce,
and spell medical terms;
use terms in context; utilize prefixes, suffixes, root words, and plurals to construct
medical terms; analyze
medical terms; translate abbreviations; and interpret symbols. Credit 3 semester hours.
HISTORY (HIST)
eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include American settlement and diversity,
American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and
migration, and creation of the federal government. Credit 3 semester hours
War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world
wars, the Great Depression, Cold War, and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States
History II include American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change,
immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and
the study of U.S. foreign policy. Credit 3 semester hours.
era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include Spanish colonization and Spanish
Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization;
civil rights; and modern Texas. Credit 3 semester hours. (Offered on an irregular basis). Credit 3 semester hours.
emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the
world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes
include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems,
religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes
the development, interaction and impact of global exchange. Credit 3 semester hours.
century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and
transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and
resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact
of global exchange. Credit 3 semester hours.
HUMANITIES (HUMA)
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical,
and aesthetic factors
critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual
and of society. Credit 3
semester hours. Credit 3 semester hours.
This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the
philosophical and aesthetic
factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual
and society and the
need to create.
MACHINING (MCHN, DFTG)
properties of various materials. Emphasis on manufacturing processes, including casting, forming and
machining. Credit 3 semester hours.
and application of various types of precision instruments associated with the machining trade. Practice of basic
layout and piece part measurements while using standard measuring tools. Credit 3 semester hours.
manufacturing. Emphasis on tool geometry, tool selection, and the tool library. Credit 3 semester hours.
courses. Credit 3 semester hours.
including the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw, and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory,
math, part layout, and bench work using common measuring tools is included. Emphasis is placed on shop
safety, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance. Credit 4 semester hours.
measuring tools. Credit 4 semester hours.
semester hours.
machines. Credit 3 semester hours.
Credit 4 semester hours.
machines, including the use of special tooling, bench assembly, and materials identification. Credit 4 semester
hours.
and use of prototype drawings, construction of pictorial drawings, extracting data, and basics of 3D. Credit 3
semester hours.
MATHEMATICS (MATH)
purpose is to help the student prepare to meet the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative, and to help the
student gain the skills necessary to be successful in mathematics classes at the college level. Students are placed
in it based on holistic placement procedures of both quantitative and qualitative data, including, but not limited
to: TSI scores, high school GPA, prior coursework, motivation, and TSI diagnostic profiles. Students in this
course are advised to enroll concurrently in MATH 1332 or 1342. This course is non-transferable college credit
and may not be counted or used as hours towards graduation. Course content includes: the Real Numbers and
their properties and operations; introduction to functions and notation; solving and graphing linear equations
and inequalities and applications; systems of linear equations and inequalities; exponents and polynomials; and
factoring techniques including special structures. Credit 3 semester hours.
This course is an academic resource for students enrolled in the STEM path. Its purpose is to help the student
prepare to meet the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative, and to help the student gain the skills necessary to be successful in mathematics classes at the college level. Students are placed in it based on calculus I holistic
placement procedures of both quantitative and qualitative data, including, but not limited to: TSI scores, high
school GPA, prior coursework, motivation, and TSI diagnostic profiles. Students in this course are advised to
enroll concurrently in MATH 1314 or 1324. This course is non-transferable college credit and may not be
counted or used as hours towards graduation. Course content includes reviewing of factoring and special
structures; functions and equations as followings; rational, radical, root, and quadratics; systems of linear
equations and inequalities in two and three variables; and nonlinear inequalities. Credit 3 semester hours.
In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and
systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be
included. Credit 3 semester hours.
In-depth study and applications of trigonometry including definitions, identities, inverse functions, solutions of
equations, graphing, and solving triangles. Additional topics such as vectors, polar coordinates and parametric
equations may be included. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or concurrent enrollment. Credit 3 semester hours.
This course focuses on the application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential,
logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences. The applications include
mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations;
matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value. Credit 3 semester hours.
This course is the basic study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and
integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences.
This course is not a substitute for MATH 2313 or 2413: Calculus I. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or 1324. Credit
3 semester hours
Intended for Non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Topics include
introductory treatments of sets and logic, financial mathematics, probability, and statistics with appropriate
applications. Number sense, proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication should be
embedded throughout the course. Additional topics may be covered. Credit 3 semester hours.
Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive
statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Credit 3 semester hours.
This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematical concepts and skills. It
includes the conceptual development of the following: sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and
properties of the various number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314. Credit 3 semester hours.
This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It
includes the concepts of geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics with an emphasis on problem
solving and critical thinking. Prerequisite: MATH 1314. Credit 3 semester hours.
In-depth combined study of algebra, trigonometry, and other topics for calculus readiness. Prerequisite: MATH
1314. Credit 3/4 semester hours
Limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and
techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain
rule, mean value theorem, and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of
algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an application to calculation of areas. Prerequisite:
MATH 1314 and 1316. Credit 3 semester hours.
4 credit-hour version of MATH 2313.
Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates;
techniques of integration; sequences and series; improper integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 2313. Credit 3 semester
hours.
MUSIC (MUSI, MUAP, MUEN)
Students will study the principles and standards of music technique along with literature appropriate for their
developmental level. Credit 1 semester hour each semester.
hours.
chords, and dictation of basic rhythm, melody and diatonic harmony. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in
Music 1311. Credit 1 semester hour.
intermediate rhythm, melody and diatonic harmony. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 1116 and concurrent
enrollment in MUSI 1312. Credit 1 semester hour.
training, notation, meter, and rhythm. Course does not apply to a music major degree. Credit 3 semester hours.
with audio recording and/or live performance. Credit 3 semester hours. Course does not apply to a music major
degree.
contemporary art music. Credit 3 semester hours.
scales, intervals, chords, 7th chords, and early four-pat writing. Analysis of small compositional forms. Optional
correlated study at the keyboard.
chromaticism and extended-tertian structures. Optional correlated study at the keyboard. Prerequisite
completion of MUSI 1312. Companion course with MUSI 2116. Credit 3 semester hours.
music. Optional correlated study at the keyboard. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 2311. Companion course
with MUSI 2118. Credit 3 semester hours.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION (PHIL)
A comparative study of world religions, including but not limited to Hinduism, Buddhism,
Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam. Credit 3 semester hours.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHED)
Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. Course designed
to meet activity
requirements in physical education. Credit 1 semester hour each semester.
Students will participate in varsity or junior varsity sports. Course designed to
meet activity requirements in
physical education. Credit 1 semester hour each semester.
Weight training for students who participate in varsity or junior varsity sports.
Credit 1 semester hour each
semester.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to human movement
that includes the
historical development of physical education, exercise science, and sport. This course
offers the student both
an introduction to the knowledge base, as well as information on expanding career
opportunities. Credit 3
semester hours.
This course introduces the fundamentals, concepts, strategies, applications, and contemporary
trends related to
understanding personal and/or community health issues. This course also focuses on
empowering various
populations with the ability to practice healthy living, promote healthy lifestyles,
and enhance individual wellbeing. Credit 3 semester hours.
Instruction and practice for emergency care. Designed to enable students to recognize
and avoid hazards within
their environment, to render intelligent assistance in case of accident or sudden
illness, and to develop skills
necessary for the immediate and temporary care of the victim. Successful completion
of the course may enable
the student to receive a certificate from a nationally recognized agency. Credit 3
semester hours.
Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive
sports. Includes coaching
techniques. Credit 3 semester hours.
An overview of the program of activities in elementary school physical education.
Includes the study and
practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness with an emphasis
on historical development,
philosophical implications, physical fitness, and kinesiology. Credit 3 semester hours.
Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational activities with emphasis on programs,
planning, and
leadership.
This course is designed to familiarize students with knowledge, understanding, and
values of health-related
fitness and its influence on the quality of life emphasizing the development and implementation
of fitness
programs. Credit 3 semester hours.
Study of the use, misuse and abuse of drugs and other harmful substances in today's
society. Physiological,
sociological, pharmacological and psychological factors will be emphasized. Credit
3 semester hours.
PHYSICS (PHYS)
General Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles
and applications of
classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves
and sound, physical
systems, Newton's Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with
emphasis on problem
solving. For pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, pre-veterinary medicine,
pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry and technology students. Prerequisites: MATH 1314 and
MATH 1316 or MATH 2312/2412. Credit
4 semester hours.
Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles
and applications of electricity
and magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, sound,
light, optics, and modern
physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisite: PHYS 1401. Credit
4 semester hours.
PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)
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 with
EDUC 1100) Credit 1 semester hour.
study of behavior and mental processes. Credit 3 semester hours.
to physical, cognitive, social and personality changes. Students will examine the interplay of biological factors,
human interaction, social structures, and cultural forces in development. Credit 3 semester hours.
conception to death. Credit 3 semester hours.
includes measurement, characteristics of distributions; measures of central tendency and variability;
transformed scores; correlation and regression; probability theory; and hypotheses testing and inference.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2301 and MATH 1314. Credit 3 semester hours.
attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, group processes, self, social cognition, and research
methods. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301. Credit 3 semester hours.
development, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. It includes a review of the historical
understanding of abnormal behavior and the development of modern diagnostic systems. It includes discussion of psychological research and practice as it relates to mental health and psychological functioning, as well as
legal and ethical issues. (PSYC 2320 is included in the Psychology Field of Study.) Prerequisite: PSYC 2301.
Credit 3 semester hours.
REGISTERED NURSING COURSES (RNSG)
FOR THE
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE (ADN PROGRAM)
Profession, Provider of Patient-Centered Care, Patient Safety Advocate, and Member of the Health Care Team.
Content includes clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, health promotion,
health information technology, patient-centered care, patient education, professionalism, safety, and
team/collaboration. Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a
concept-based approach. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the ADN Program; Corequisites: RNSG 1128, 1161,
1216, 1430. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in: BIOL 2402. Credit 1 semester hour.
concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, patient-centered care, professionalism,
safety, and team/collaboration to the exemplars presented in the Health Care Concepts II course. Introduces
concepts of leadership and management. Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse. This course
lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: RNSG 1125, 1128, 1161, 1216, 1430, BIOL 2402.
Corequisites: RNSG 1533, 2362. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in: PSYC 2314; BIOL 2420 or 2421.
Credit 1 semester hour.
applications. Concepts include acid-base balance, fluid and electrolytes, immunity, gas exchange, perfusion,
metabolism, coping, and tissue integrity. Prerequisites: Acceptance to the ADN Program or acceptance to the
ADN Bridge program. Corequisites (traditional students): RNSG 1125, 1161, 1216, 1430. Corequisites (Bridge
students): RNSG 1118, 1163, 1324. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in (all students): BIOL 2402. Credit 1
semester hour.
concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, patient-centered care, professionalism,
safety, and teamwork and collaboration. Introduces the concept of quality improvement, health information
technology and health care organizations. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional
nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites (traditional students): RNSG 1126,
1533, 2362, BIOL 2420 or 2421. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in (traditional students): Humanities/Fine
Arts elective. Prerequisites (Bridge students): RNSG 1118, 1128, 1324, 1163, BIOL 2402. Credit for or
concurrent enrollment in (Bridge students): BIOL 2420 or 2421. Corequisites (all students): RNSG 1538, 2363:
Credit 1 semester hour.
theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Nursing process is
utilized in the care of individuals in acute and transitional care settings. Focus is on health promotion/disease
prevention, basic pharmacological concepts, caring, ethical/legal aspects, and decision-making. Emphasis is on
beginning assessment, psychomotor, and communication skills. Content includes applicable competencies in
basic workplace skills. Credit 1 semester hour. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the ADN Program; Corequisites:
RNSG 1125, 1128, 1216, 1430. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in: BIOL 2402. Credit 1 semester hour.
psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of:
clinical judgment, comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition, gas exchange, safety, functional ability,
immunity, metabolism, mobility, and tissue integrity. Includes health assessment and medication administration.
This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the ADN Program;
Corequisites: RNSG 1125, 1128, 1161, 1430; Credit for or concurrent enrollment in: BIOL 2402. Credit 2
semester hours.
include comfort, diversity, elimination, functional ability, human development, mobility, nutrition, sensory
perception, sleep, thermoregulation, grief, and tissue integrity. Emphasizes development of clinical judgment
skills in the beginning nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisite: Acceptance to
the ADN Program; Corequisites: RNSG 1125, 1128, 1216, 1161; Credit for or concurrent enrollment in: BIOL
2402. Credit 4 semester hours.
comfort, and perfusion. Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. The
course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: RNSG 1125, 1128, 1161, 1216, 1430, BIOL
2402. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in: PSYC 2314, BIOL 2420 or 2421. Corequisites: RNSG 1126, 2362.
Credit 5 semester hours.
include cellular regulation, end of life, immunity, interpersonal relationships, human development, intracranial
regulation, mood/affect, comfort, sexuality, mobility, and reproduction. Provides continuing opportunities for
development of clinical judgment skills. The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites
(traditional students): RNSG 1126, 1533, 2362, PSYC 2314, BIOL 2420 or 2421. Credit for or concurrent
enrollment in (traditional students): Humanities/Fine Arts elective. Prerequisites (Bridge students): RNSG
1118, 1128, 1163, 1324, BIOL 2402. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in (Bridge students): BIOL 2420 or
2421. Corequisites (all students): RNSG 1137, 2363. Credit 5 semester hours.
concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, leadership and management, patientcentered care, professionalism, safety, and teamwork and collaboration through exemplars presented in the Health Care Concepts courses. Emphasizes the concept of quality improvement and introduces health policy.
Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a conceptbased approach. Prerequisites (all students): RNSG 1137, 1538, 2363. Prerequisite (traditional students):
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Prerequisite (Bridge students): BIOL 2420 or 2421. Credit for or concurrent
enrollment in (Bridge students): Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Co-requisites (all students): RNSG 2539, 2360.
Credit 1 semester hour.
theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisites (all
students): RNSG 1538, 1137, 2363. Prerequisite (traditional students): Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Credit
for or concurrent enrollment in (Bridge students): Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Corequisites all students:
RNSG 2539 and 2138. Credit 3 semester hours.
theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Nursing process is
utilized in the care of individuals in acute and transitional care settings. Focus is on health promotion/disease
prevention, basic pharmacological concepts, caring, ethical/legal aspects, and decision-making. Emphasis is on
beginning assessment, psychomotor, and communication skills. Content includes applicable competencies in
basic workplace skills. Prerequisites: RNSG 1125, 1128, 1161, 1216, 1430. BIOL 2402. Credit for or concurrent
enrollment in: PSYC 2314 and BIOL 2420 or 2421. Corequisites: RNSG 1126, 1533. Credit 3 semester hours.
theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisites (traditional
students): RNSG 1126, 1533, 2362, PSYC 2314, BIOL 2420 or 2421. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in
(traditional students): Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Prerequisites (Bridge students): RNSG 1118, 1128, 1163,
1324, BIOL 2402. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in (Bridge students): BIOL 2420 or 2421. Corequisites
(all students): RNSG 1538, 1137. Credit 3 semester hours.
Concepts include cognition, immunity, clotting, fluid and electrolyte balance, gas exchange, metabolism,
nutrition, perfusion, tissue integrity, and interpersonal relationships. Continuing development of clinical
judgment with integration of all health care concepts. The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. .
Prerequisites (all students): RNSG 1137, 1538, 2363. Prerequisite (traditional students): Humanities/Fine Arts
Elective. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in (Bridge students): Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Corequisites (all students): RNSG 2138, 2360. Credit 5 semester hours.
LVN TO RN BRIDGE PROGRAM
Transition Courses RNSG 1128, RNSG 1118, RNSG 1163, and RNSG 1324 must be passed concurrently
in order for the student
to progress to the Level III nursing courses.
Transition to professional nursing competencies in the care of patients throughout
the lifespan. Validates
proficiency in psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing
procedures related to
the concepts of clinical judgment, comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition,
gas exchange, safety,
functional ability, immunity, metabolism, mobility, and tissue integrity. Includes
health assessment and
medication administration. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites:
Current,
unencumbered vocational nursing license and acceptance to the ADN Bridge Program.
Corequisites: RNSG
1128, 1163, 1324. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in: BIOL 2402. Credit 1 semester
hour.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply
specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Prerequisite: Current,
unencumbered vocational nursing license and acceptance to the ADN Bridge Program;
Corequisites: RNSG
1128, 1118, 1324. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in: BIOL 2402. Credit 1 semester
hour.
Integration of previous health care knowledge and skills into the role development
of the professional nurse as
a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety, advocate, member of the healthcare
team, and member of
the profession. Emphasis is on clinical decision-making for patients and their families.
Review of selected health
care and professional nursing concepts with application through exemplars. Health
care concepts include
comfort, diversity, elimination, functional ability, human development, mobility,
nutrition, sensory perception,
sleep, coping, thermoregulation, tissue integrity, acid-base balance, clotting, cognition,
fluid and electrolyte
balance, gas exchange, immunity, metabolism, nutrition, grief, and perfusion. Professional
nursing concepts
include clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal, evidence-based practice,
health promotion, health
information technology, patient-centered care, patient education, professionalism,
safety, teamwork and
collaboration. Introduces concepts of leadership and management. This course lends
itself to a concept-based
approach. Prerequisite: Current, unencumbered vocational nursing license and acceptance
to the ADN Bridge
Program. Corequisites: RNSG 1118, 1128, 1163. Credit for or concurrent enrollment
in: BIOL 2402. Credit 3
semester hours
SOCIOLOGY (SOCI)
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.
Credit 3 semester hours.
Sociological and theoretical analysis of the structures and functions of the family,
the varied cultural patterns
of the American family, and the relationships that exist among the individuals within
the family, as well as the
relationships that exist between the family and other institutions in society. Credit
3 semester hours
SPANISH (SPAN)
Basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing within
a cultural framework. Students
will acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and
comprehend at the
beginner level. No prerequisite. Credit 4 semester hours.
Continued development of basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading,
and writing within a
cultural framework. Students acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary
to communicate and
comprehend at the high beginner to low intermediate level. Credit 4 semester hours.
The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development
of proficiency in listening,
speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation
of the cultures of
the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 1412. Credit 4 semester hours.
The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development
of proficiency in listening,
speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation
of the cultures of
the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 2311. Credit 4 semester hours.
SPEECH (SPCH)
Introduces basic human communication principles and theories embedded in a variety
of contexts including
interpersonal, small group, and public speaking. Credit 3 semester hours.
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with
emphasis on audience
analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech
organizational techniques to
develop students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral
presentations. Credit 3 semester
hours.
Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance,
and termination
in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships
with co-workers
and supervisors. Credit 3 semester hours.
VOCATIONAL NURSING (VNSG)
An overview of personality development, human needs, common mental mechanisms, and
factors influencing
mental health and mental illness. Includes common mental disorders and related therapy
and application of
clinical judgement. Credit 2 semester hours. Prerequisite: acceptance to the Vocational
Nursing Program;
Corequisites: Semester I-VNSG 1263 Clinical I, VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills, VNSG
1327 Essentials of
Medication Administration, and VNSG 1505 Health Science.
Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the licensed
vocational nurse in the
multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations, and continuing education.
Credit 2 semester
hours. Prerequisites: Semester II-VNSG 1230 Maternal/Neonatal Nursing, VNSG 1509 Nursing
in Health
and Illness, VNSG 1660 Clinical II, and VNSG 1234 Pediatrics. Corequisites: Semester
III-VNSG 1226
Gerontology, VNSG 2050 NCLEX-PN Review, VNSG 1661 Clinical III, and VNSG 2510 Nursing
in Health
and Illness III.
Overview of the physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of the aging process.
Addresses disease processes
of aging. Exploration of perceptions toward care of the older adult. Credit 2 semester
hours. Prerequisites:
Semester II-VNSG 1230 Maternal/Neonatal Nursing, VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health and Illness,
VNSG 1660
Clinical II, and VNSG 1234 Pediatrics. Corequisites: Semester III-VNSG 1219 Leadership
and Professional
Development, VNSG 2050 NCLEX-PN Review, VNSG 1661 Clinical III, and VNSG 2510 Nursing
in Health
and Illness III.
A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to
basic needs of the family
including childbearing and neonatal care. Utilization of the nursing process and clinical
judgement model in the
assessment and management of the childbearing family. Topics include physiological
changes related to
pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery
and the puerperium.
Credit 2 semester hours. Prerequisites: Semester I-VNSG 1263 Clinical I, VNSG 1323
Basic Nursing Skills,
VNSG 1327 Essentials of Medication Administration, VNSG 1505 Health Science, VNSG
1201 Mental Health
& Mental Illness. Corequisites: Semester II-VNSG 1234 Pediatrics, VNSG 1509 Nursing
in Health and Illness,
and VNSG 1660 Clinical II.
Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis
on growth and
developmental needs utilizing the nursing process and clinical judgement model. Credit
2 semester hours.
Prerequisites: Semester I-VNSG 1263 Clinical I, VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills, VNSG
1327 Essentials of
Medication Administration, VNSG 1505 Health Science, VNSG 1201 Mental Health & Mental
Illness.
Corequisites: Semester II-VNSG 1230 Maternal/Neonatal Nursing, VNSG 1509 Nursing in
Health and Illness,
and VNSG 1660 Clinical II.
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.
Credit 2 semester hours.
Prerequisite: acceptance to the Vocational Nursing Program; Corequisites: Semester
I-VNSG 1201 Mental
Health & Mental Illness, VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills, VNSG 1327 Essentials of Medication
Administration, and VNSG 1505 Health Science.
Mastery of basic nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings
using the nursing process
and clinical judgement model as the foundation for all nursing interventions. Credit
3 semester hours.
Prerequisite: acceptance to the Vocational Nursing Program; Corequisites: Semester
I-VNSG 1263 Clinical I,
VNSG 1201 Mental Health & Mental Illness, VNSG 1327 Essentials of Medication Administration,
and
VNSG 1505 Health Science.
General principles of medication administration including determination of dosage,
preparation, safe
administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs. Instruction includes
various systems of
measurement. Credit 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: acceptance to the Vocational Nursing
Program;
Corequisites: Semester I-VNSG 1263 Clinical I, VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills, VNSG
1505 Health Science,
and VNSG 1201 Mental Health & Mental Illness.
An introduction to the general principles of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and
microbiology necessary for
understanding body processes and basic principles underlying health promotion and
therapeutic interventions.
Credit 5 semester hours. Prerequisite: acceptance to the Vocational Nursing Program;
Corequisites: Semester
I-VNSG 1263 Clinical I, VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills, VNSG 1327 Essentials of Medication
Administration, and VNSG 1201 Mental Health & Mental Illness.
Introduction to health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions. Credit
5 semester hours.
Prerequisites: Semester I-VNSG 1263 Clinical I, VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills, VNSG
1327 Essentials of
Medication Administration, VNSG 1505 Health Science, VNSG 1201 Mental Health & Mental
Illness.
Corequisites: Semester II- VNSG 1230 Maternal/Neonatal Nursing, VNSG 1234 Pediatrics,
and VNSG 1660
Clinical II.
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.
Credit 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites: Semester I-VNSG 1263 Clinical I, VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills, VNSG
1327 Essentials of
Medication Administration, VNSG 1505 Health Science. VNSG 1201 Mental Health & Mental
Illness.
Corequisites: VNSG 1230 Maternal/Neonatal Nursing, VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health and
Illness, and VNSG
1234 Pediatrics.
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.
Credit 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites: Semester II-VNSG 1230 Maternal/Neonatal Nursing, VNSG 1509 Nursing
in Health and Illness,
VNSG 1660 Clinical II, and VNSG 1234 Pediatrics. Corequisites: Semester III-VNSG 1226
Gerontology,
VNSG 1219 Leadership and Professional Development, VNSG 2050 NCLEX-PN Review, and
VNSG 2510
Nursing in Health and Illness III.
Review of nursing knowledge and skills, study skills, stress management techniques,
and test taking strategies
to prepare the graduate vocational nurse (GVN) to take the National Licensure Examination-Practical
Nurse
(NCLEX-PN). No credit hours. Prerequisites: Semester II-VNSG 1230 Maternal/Neonatal
Nursing, VNSG
1509 Nursing in Health and Illness, VNSG 1660 Clinical II, and VNSG 1234 Pediatrics.
Corequisites: Semester
III-VNSG 1226 Gerontology, VNSG 1219 Leadership and Professional Development, VNSG
1661 Clinical
III, and VNSG 2510 Nursing in Health and Illness III.
Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of medical-surgical
health problems of the
patient including concepts such as mental illness and clinical judgement model. Incorporates
knowledge
necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. Credit
5 semester hours.
Prerequisites: Semester II- VNSG 1230 Maternal/Neonatal Nursing, VNSG 1509 Nursing
in Health and
Illness, VNSG 1660 Clinical II, and VNSG 1234 Pediatrics. Corequisites: Semester III-VNSG
1226
Gerontology, VNSG 1219 Leadership and Professional Development, VNSG 2050 NCLEX-PN
Review, and
VNSG 1661 Clinical III.
WELDING (WLDG)
An overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Practice in performing
T-joints, lap
joints, and butt joints using Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment. Credit 4 semester
hours.
An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxyacetylene and arc welding,
including welding
and cutting safety, basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes
and basic metallurgy.
Credit 4 semester hours.
A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic
description, and welding
processes, including systems of measurement and industry standards. Interpretation
of plans and drawings used
by industry. Credit 4 semester hours.
An introduction to shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources,
electrode selection,
oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds
in various positions.
Credit 4 semester hours.
A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding
(SMAW) process. Position
of welds will be 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include
electrode selection,
equipment setup, and safe shop practice. Credit 4 semester hours.
A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major
emphasis on structural
shapes and use in construction. Credit 4 semester hours.
A continuation of the Intermediate Layout and Fabrication course which covers production
and fabrication of
layout tools and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication and layout skills.
Credit 4 semester hours.
A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of GMAW equipment,
and safe use of
tools/equipment. Instruction on various joint designs. Credit 4 semester hours.
An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/use of
GAW equipment, and
safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions on joint
design. Credit 4 semester
hours.
Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided
practices with some of the
following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shielded metal arc
welding, gas metal arc welding,
flux-cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, or any other approved welding process.
Credit 4 semester
hours.
A study of all position welding on ferrous and nonferrous metals using oxy-acetylene
welding process, including
welding and cutting, brazing and soldering operations. Credit 4 semester hours.
Advanced topics in GMAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.
Credit 4 semester
hours.
Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.
Credit 4 semester
hours.
Advanced concepts of flux cored arc welding of structural and fabricated steel products.
Skill development in
multi-pass fillet and v-groove welding.