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2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Courses offered during the academic year covered by this catalog will be selected principally from those courses described on the following pages. Bossier Parish Community College reserves the right, however, to make revisions in these offerings.
Course Description Key
The course prefix is the first set of letters (see the prefix codes below) at the beginning of each course section. The course number is shown to the left of the title.
The significance of the numbering system is as follows:
000-099 Developmental courses for no degree credit
100-199 Freshmen level courses
200-299 Sophomore level courses
Contact and credit hours of each course are shown in parentheses immediately following the course title. The first figure indicates the total semester hours credit awarded to students for satisfactory completion of the course; the second number indicates the number of contact hours per week in lecture; the third number represents the number of contact hours per week in laboratory.
For example: (3-3-0)
3 semester hour credits
3 hours lecture per week
0 hours lab per week
Clinical, practicum, internship, or externship courses may indicate the course credit hours followed by the total number of contact hours. Some courses have prerequisites or corequisites listed. A prerequisite must be taken prior to entering a course; a corequisite must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, the course. For clarification on any prerequisites or corequisites, students should contact the appropriate dean. Students must make a “C” or higher in all prerequisite courses.
A course prefix that begins with the letter “Y” indicates the course does not earn academic credit.
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 WELD 106:SMAW Basic Beads & Fillet Weld
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 0
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): WELD 101 w/ C or Better
An introduction to the principals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), component and consumable identification including the safe setup of equipment and practice of welding stinger beads, weave beads, and overlapping beads in various positions using various electrodes. Safely setup and operate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) equipment with practice of single and multi-pass fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using various electrodes.
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WELD 201:Welding Fabrication
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours per week: 1
Lab hours per week: 3
This course covers the process of designing metal structures through welding fabrication. The course covers various tools used in welding fabrication; fabrication methods including: welding, cutting, assembly, slicing, and binding; and fabrication phases including: bidding, planning, and production.
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WELD 203:Adv Shield Metal Arc Welding
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 8
Prerequisite(s): MATH 98 C or Better
WELD 101 C or Better
Covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of an AWS Level II Advanced Welder for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) including welding safety, welding theory, welding equipment set-up, structural layout, weld joint fit-up, welding codes and standards, qualification, certification, welding inspection and testing.
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WELD 205:Adv Gas Tugsten Arc Welding
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 8
Prerequisite(s): MATH 98 w/ C or Better
WELD 203 w/ C or Better
WELD 207 w/ C or Better
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WELD 207:Adv Flx Cor & Gas Met Arc Wel
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 8
Prerequisite(s): MATH 98 w/ C or Better
WELD 101 w/ C or Better
Covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of an AWS Level II Advanced Welder for flux-core arc welding (FCAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) including welding safety, welding theory, welding equipment set-up, structural and pipe layout, weld joint fit-up, welding codes and standards, qualification, certification, welding inspection and testing.
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WELD 209:Adv Pipe Weld & Fitt
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 8
Prerequisite(s): MATH 98 w/ C or Better
WELD 203 w/C or Better
WELD 207 w/ C or Better
Covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of an AWS Level II-Advanced Welder for SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW. Students will focus a single weld process or multiple weld processes, in which they have not met level II proficiency. Lectures will cover basic pipe fitting skills such as print reading, pipe spool layout, joint fit-up, standard pipe fitting take-outs, rolling offsets, and long radius pipe bends. Student projects will involve fitting and welding pipe spools according to project drawings and specifications.
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YCOS 102:NCCER Core Curriculum
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 75
NCCEER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Craft Training is offered at BPCC. NCCER is a nationally recognized, standardized craft skill training program that provides students with industry-recognized credentials and national portability of skills. All craft training begins with the NCCER Core Curriculum class. NCCER Core includes Safety, Construction Math, Hand and Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Material Handling, Communication and Employability Skills. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a NCCER certificate and be included in NCCER’s National Registry. Students completing the NCCER Core Curriculum can then take either NCCER Electric Level 1 and 2 or NCCER Carpentry Level 1 and 2. NCCER certifications can be applied to specific academic courses to help meet the course requirements. These courses are part of certificates and degrees. Textbook will be provided.
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YHET 111:Certified Nurse Assistant
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 98
Lab hours per week: 32
This Certified Nurse Assistant program prepares one to work with long-term care patients, such as those in nursing homes and home health care. Instruction includes medical terminology, health care safety, patient care lecture, patient care studies, practice lab situations, and on-site clinical.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IN PERSON BEFORE THE START OF THE COURSE:
1. GED/HiSET Certificate, TABE test, High School Diploma or Official Transcript (Originals)
- Proof of educational background must be submitted to BPCC Workforce Solutions Office when registering for program.
- Original documents must be presented at the time of registration.
2. Criminal History Records Information (Criminal Background Check Agreement & Authorization to Obtain Consumer Report)
- A criminal background check is REQUIRED and must be completed by BPCC Workforce Solutions Office prior to attending the course. NO EXCEPTIONS. Background check results could take 3-4 days.
3. Proof of Current Health Insurance Coverage
All required documents must be submitted in person at BPCC Workforce Solutions Office in Building D.
In order to successfully complete the program and be recognized as a Certified Nurse Assistant in Louisiana, the student must complete all coursework with a grade C or better and score at least 70% on the final exam to successfully complete the program. Students must also pass the written and clinical skills portion on the state test.
All students who successfully complete the lab, lecture & clinical portions must register and submit $125 State Certification Exam Fee near the end of the course (date to be provided during beginning week of the class). *Split payment available, a $20 processing fee is applicable. Split payment option not available online, must be done in person at Workforce Solutions Office.
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YHET 112:CPR & First Aid
Credit Hours: 4; Non-Credit
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Bring a family member and come learn how to save a life! This course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training. Participants will earn an American Red Cross certification.
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YINF 101:Google IT Support Professional
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 24
Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate
BPCC is now offering Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate. This flexible program works around your busy schedule and can be completed in five to eight months. Your coursework provides you with the training and experience to find a great job, and concepts learned can be used as a pathway to enter post-secondary IT programs.
About the Program
Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate trains students with no prior experience to be IT Support Professionals. Coursework includes a dynamic mix of videos lectures, quizzes and hands-on labs. Participants will also hear from Google employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives, whose own foundation in IT Support serves as a jumping-off point for their careers. Delivered through the online learning platform Coursera, the self-paced program includes five mandatory courses and may be completed in approximately five to eight months.
Courses include:
· Technical support fundamentals
· Computer networking
· Major operating systems
· Systems administration
· Security
Job Opportunities
Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate provides the training and experience you need to find employment in a tech support position. After completion of the program, you can choose to have your information sent to leading employers including Bank of America, Cognizant, GE Digital, Google, Hulu, Infosys, RICOH USA, Spring, UPMC, and Walmart and its subsidiary companies.
IT support is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States with a median salary of about $52,000 per year.
Additionally, the number of IT support jobs in the region are expected to increase by at least 3 percent over the next five years, according to EMSI labor market analysis. With an IT Support Professional Certificate, you will be well positioned to compete for entry-level positions in the field.
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YINF 102:Microsoft Word, Basic
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 14
Learn about the basic features of Microsoft Word and use them to create, save and edit text, browse documents, use tables, adjust page layout, work with graphics, and print documents. Students will use the formatting facilities to enhance the presentation of documents produced to look professional with a minimum effort.
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YINF 103:QuickBooks, Beginning
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 18
Put the power of QuickBooks to work for you. We will teach you the basics of setting up accounts, paying bills, reconciling bank statements, creating invoices, tracking inventory, and generating reports. Ideal course for the small business owner or homeowner. Accounting knowledge is helpful but not necessary.
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YINF 104:Microsoft Excel, Basic
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 14
This introductory course to Microsoft Excel will teach students how to create dynamic spreadsheets using formulas, functions and how to format spreadsheets to represent statistical data using impressive charts and graphs.
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YINF 111:QuickBooks, Intermediate
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 18
This course is a continuation of QuickBooks for Beginners. We will take you through setting up payroll and taxes, creating estimates, invoices, sales receipts, payments and deposits, writing checks and paying employees. Ideal course for the small business owner or homeowner.
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YINF 112:Cyber Essentials Workshop
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
The Louisiana Cyber Education Center’s (LACEC) CYBERSECURITY ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP, powered by Cybint, is designed to tackle human error by providing learners with an advanced understanding and the skills to protect themselves and your organization against the most common cyber threats. This 4-hour live training program, that you will join remotely, will be led by an experienced instructor. You can expect to cover topics such as: Intro Cybersecurity, Accounts & Credentials, Remote Security (Wi-Fi & VPN), Social Engineering, Mobile Security, and Multiple Online Assessments. In addition to the workshop session, learners will have ongoing access to Cybint’s online training platform for a calendar year. Once payment is received, you will be contacted with login instructions.
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YINF 113:Technical Writing
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 2
Course Description: The course allows you to focus on professional writing skills, including audience awareness, purpose, style, formats, and organization.
Course Outline: This course has 6 modules that contain recorded lectures, PowerPoint slides, practice quizzes, and activities to further enhance your learning. This course also includes additional documents to further develop your professional writing skills.
Course Objectives: As a result of this course participants should have an understanding of the meaning, function, and purpose of the following:
How audience and purpose impact the format and style of writing
How to write clear, concise, and grammatically correct sentences
How to correctly format letters, memos, and e-mails
How to organize professional documents
How to apply basic design principles
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YMAU 101:Industrial Readiness Training
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 36
Designed to prepare students for entry level positions as line operators or line mechanics in the industrial and manufacturing industries. Training includes topics related to technical and interpersonal knowledge and skills which have been identified by local industry leaders as critical skills to long-term employee success.
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YPRO 101:NRF Customer Service Certif.
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 8
This professional certification shows retail employers that you know how to:
•Learn about products or services
•Assess customer needs
•Educate customers
•Meet customer needs and provide ongoing support
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YPRO 102:Property & Casualty Insurance
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
This course is designed to prepare individuals for the Property & Casualty exam and to provide a good education for a career in insurance. Topics include sales, basic terminology, concepts, the fundamentals of insurance law, and agent’s responsibility. Course cost includes the textbook.
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YPRO 104:How To Run Effective Meetings
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 2
Are you tired of going to meetings where nothing is accomplished? In this course you will cover simple techniques to get your team focused on the same goal and the next steps to find a solution. Stop wasting time and get focused on solutions!
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YPRO 110:Beginning Drawing
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 42
An introduction to fundamentals of basic drawing. Emphasis on skills, composition, and varied materials.
This is a credit course open to non-credit students. Students registering through Continuing Education will not receive academic credit hours. Price includes fees associated with the course. Required textbook available for purchase at the BPCC Bookstore.
Online registration is not available. To enroll, contact Workforce Solutions at (318) 678-6015
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YPRO 111:Painting I
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 38
Introduction to painting principles, composition, and color. Explores the two-dimensional surface with basic problems, lectures, critiques, and visual presentations.
This is a credit course open to non-credit students. Students registering through Continuing Education will not receive academic credit hours. Price includes fees associated with the course. Required textbook available for purchase at the BPCC Bookstore.
Online registration is not available. To enroll, contact Workforce Solutions at (318) 678-6015.
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YPRO 112:Beginner Country Dance
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 8
See how FUN and EASY it is to learn Country dancing for yourself with lessons for singles and couples. Use your Country dance steps everywhere from nightclubs to weddings, special events and parties. Grab your boots and come on down! Steps such as the 2 Step, 3 Step, Progressive steps, and nightclub will be covered in this fun class. Partner preferable but not necessary.
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YPRO 114:Line Dance - Beginner/Improver
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 5
Learn fun line dances to fun, energetic music. Line Dances are useful at weddings, reunions & dances, as well as other social events. Great exercise to fun music!
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YPRO 115:Real Estate 101: Pre-License
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 90
Are you ready for an exciting career change? Get the training you need to become a licensed real estate professional! This Louisiana Real Estate Commission-approved course prepares individuals pursuing a career in real estate for the Louisiana State licensing exam and satisfies the 90-hour education requirement to sit for the exam. It covers principles and practices of real estate, the Louisiana Real Estate License Law, the Law of Agency, Commission Rules and Regulations, and Civil Law as it pertains to real estate in Louisiana. Textbook and/or supplies required.
Bossier Parish Community College is a State Certified Real Estate School with a certified instructor (BPCC Certificate No. 0220). For information on the Louisiana Real Estate Salesperson Exam please call PSI Testing Center customer service at 800-733-9267 or visit their website www.psiexams.com (From the home page select “Government/State Licensing Agencies”, under “Jurisdiction” select “Louisiana”, under “Account” select “Louisiana Real Estate”.
SALESPERSON LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must be at least 18 years of age.
You must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
You must show proof of successful completion of ninety (90) hours of real estate education in courses approved by the LREC.
You must comply with all application procedures required by the LREC.
You must pass the real estate salesperson licensing examination.
You must be sponsored by a licensed real estate broker and provide proof of errors and omissions insurance prior to license issuance.
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YPRO 116:East & West Coast Swing Dance
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 8
Swing is the thing! From the turn of the last century until the present, swing dancing is the answer to having fun and relieving stress! Get in on the craze and meet new friends while you burn a few calories. This class teaches the basic rhythm, timing, and beginner/intermediate steps to the East and West Coast Swing. No partner needed.
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YPRO 117:Basic Floral Design
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 36
This class is suitable for the basic hobbyist or those who want to become a Licensed Florist. You will be provided with everything you need to know to create magnificent floral arrangements with ease. Make several versions of bridal, corsage, funeral, holiday and party pieces. Take home beautiful arrangements after every class. Students will need to pay supply fee of $425.00 the first day of class. This fee covers cost of flowers, took kits and other supplies needed. This course will prepare you for the state floral exam. (Estimated cost of flowers: $300-$350).
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YPRO 118:Advanced Floral
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 30
Take your basic floral skills to the next level by learning to use exotic flowers in upscale designs. Get in on special short cuts and tricks of the trade. A prerequisite of Basic Floral Design is required. (Estimated cost of flowers: $300-$350)
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YPRO 119:Cake Decorating Made Simple
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 6
Learn basic techniques needed to design and decorate cakes using buttercream icing. Decorating skills will include borders, writing, flowers as well fast, creative, “out of the box” ways to whip up a professional-looking masterpiece in a flash.
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YPRO 220:Safe Food Handling Intro.
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 8
This course covers the basics of food safety such as hygiene, temperatures, basic storage, and sanitation. For those employees who warehouse, receive, prep food, clean food surfaces, etc. who need food safety but not necessarily a certification.
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YPSE 101:Passport to Success: Part 4
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 24
This course is designed to provide fourth block of Passport to Success Training and includes the following competencies:
EFFECTIVE WORK HABITS
50. Workers’ Rights & Obligations
51. Worker Harassment & Abuse, Part One
52. Worker Harassment & Abuse, Part Two
53. Respecting Authority, Part One
54. Respecting Authority, Part Two
55. Effective Presentation Skills, Part One
56. Effective Presentation Skills, Part Two
57. Effective Presentation Skills, Part Three
58. Job Performance Evaluation
59. Marketing Yourself
SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH*
60. Creative Thinking in the Workplace
61. Personal Leadership in the Workplace
62. Leadership in Action in the Workplace
63. Decision Making in the Workplace
64. Negotiation Skills in the Workplace
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YTRA 105:Commercial Vehicle Operations
Credit Hours: Non-Credit
Lecture hours per week: 80
This non-credit, 240-hour (80 hours of lecture/160 hours of lab) course prepares the learner for the knowledge exam and the three portions of the skills test to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Enrollment in the course is contingent upon clearance of health and safety checks. First week of class does not require the Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP), however, CLP must be obtained in order to continue in the course. CDL exam is included in the cost of the course. DOT physical, DOT drug screen, background check, and CLP application fee are not included in cost of course. Upon completion of the course and passing of both parts of the CDL exam, the learner must apply with the State Office of Motor Vehicles to obtain the CDL.
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