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Oil and Gas Technology |
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 OGPT 217:Production II
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 2
Prerequisite(s): OGPT 207 .
A continuation of OGPT 207 . This course applies content related to well production operations from exploration until the well is abandoned. Primary focus is on reservoirs, well completions, workovers, and stimulation, which are key and critical to producing operations. This course satisfies the oral communication requirement.
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OGPT 221:Reservoir Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 & OGPT 217
Study and practice of oil and natural gas field processing operations. The fundamentals of oil and gas processing; the scientific principles and how they apply; oil and gas plant processing equipment; and procedures from raw material to the refined product are also studied. Students demonstrate competency in use of the basic components of processing equipment and demonstrate various oil and gas plant operational procedures.
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OGPT 225:Process Technology I: Equipment
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 1
Prerequisite(s): OGPT 102
Corequisite(s): PHSC 105
This course is a study of major types of equipment used within the process technology industry. The course includes equipment identification, equipment processes, standard operating procedures, routine maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting related to process equipment while considering environmental, health, and safety issues related to common process equipment.
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OGPT 226:Process Technology II: Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): OGPT 225
This course is a study of major systems used within the process technology industry. The course includes process drawings, process controls, energy/material balances, utility systems, equipment operations and interaction, and troubleshooting related to common process equipment.
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OGPT 227:Process Technology III: Operations
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): OGPT 226
This course is a study of major systems used within the process technology industry. The course includes process drawings, process controls, energy/material balances, utility systems, equipment operations and interaction, and troubleshooting related to process equipment while considering environmental, health and safety issues related to common process equipment.
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OGPT 228:Troubleshooting for Process Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): OGPT 225
This course is a study of troubleshooting topics regarding major systems used within the process technology industry. The course includes troubleshooting topics related to equipment and instrument malfunctions, operations, and interactions, including communication, problem identification and corrective action.
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OGPT 245:Pumps and Pump Applications
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 1
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): OGPT 153 or TEED 153 .
Study of types of pumps, compressors, and drivers and their common applications and range of operations; evaluation and selection of pumps and compressors and their drivers for long-term efficient operations; unit and station configuration including multiple trains in series and/or parallel operations; integration with upstream and downstream process equipment, local and remote control systems, and facilities utilities; key auxiliary systems including monitoring equipment, heat exchangers, lube and seal systems, and fuel/power systems; and major design, installation, operating, troubleshooting, and maintenance considerations.
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OGPT 260:Computer Applications for the Oil and Gas Industry
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Practice in the use of industry software, and an introduction to computer literacy, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and electronic media etiquette. Emphasis on the use of oil and gas industry specific applications. This course meets the division’s computer literacy requirements.
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OGPT 270:Student Seminar for Oil and Gas Production
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
A detailed study of an area of oil and gas industry to include trends, special topics, or advanced topics. This course examines connections between other disciplines, such as business or economics, or other technical and geographical dimensions.
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OGPT 280:Internship
Credit Hours: 3; 150 internship hours
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
(150 internship hours) The course provides in situ work experience for students nearing graduation, professional development, current issues regarding industry, and discussion of opportunities within the oil and gas industry. (8 weeks)
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Pharmacy Technician |
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PHAR 101:Introduction to Pharmacy Technology
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 1
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or current enrollment in all program qualification/prerequisite courses.
Corequisite(s): PHAR 102 , PHAR 102L and PHAR 104 .
This course for the pharmacy technician student includes an introduction to the history of pharmacy, laws including the Pharmacy Practice Act and scope of practice for pharmacy technicians and candidates, certification, accreditation, development of personal and interpersonal skills, emerging trends, orientation to professional pharmacy organizations, and responsibilities and roles within various pharmacy settings. Enrollment in courses with PHAR prefix are limited to those students who have met all program admission requirements.
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PHAR 102:Pharmacy Practice
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or current enrollment in all program qualification/prerequisite courses.
Corequisite(s): PHAR 101 , PHAR 102L and PHAR 104 .
This course, for the pharmacy technician student provides instruction on routes of drug administration and dosage formulations, pharmacy measurements and calculations, community pharmacy dispensing, healthcare and prescription drug insurance, the business of community pharmacy, extemporaneous, nonsterile compounding, hospital pharmacy dispensing, and medication safety. Enrollment in courses with PHAR prefix are limited to those students who have met all program admission requirements.
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PHAR 102L:Pharmacy Practice Lab
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 0
Lab hours per week: 6
Corequisite(s): PHAR 102 , PHAR 101 , and PHAR 104
Laboratory instruction complements the lecture with hands-on experience in medication preparation, dispensing, calculations and business applications. Enrollment in courses with PHAR prefix are limited to those students who have met all program admission requirements.
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PHAR 104:Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians
Credit Hours: 5
Lecture hours per week: 5
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or current enrollment in all program qualification/prerequisite courses.
Corequisite(s): PHAR 101 and PHAR 102 , PHAR 102L .
Basic pharmacology with emphasis on drug therapy. Course content includes drug laws, terminology, therapeutic classes of drugs, indications, side effects, contraindications, generic and trade names and calculations.
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PHAR 110:Sterile Products
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): PHAR 101 , PHAR 102 , PHAR 102L , and PHAR 104
Corequisite(s): PHAR 120 and PHAR 110L
An introduction to aseptic techniques, admixture preparation, incompatibility and stability, irrigation solutions, calculations for intravenous solutions, total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy.
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PHAR 120:Professional Practice Seminar
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): PHAR 101 , PHAR 102 , PHAR 102L , and PHAR 104
Corequisite(s): PHAR 110 and PHAR 110L .
An overview and review of pharmacy practice to prepare the student to take the national PTCB exam. Course content includes a review of pharmacy practice, pharmacology with emphasis on the top 200 drugs, pharmaceutical calculations and job readiness skills.
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PHAR 151:Pharmacy Clinical Practice
Credit Hours: 7; 400 hours of clinical practice
Prerequisite(s): Students must have successfully completed, with a “C” or higher, all PHAR courses, qualification coursework and meet any other program specific requirements.
This course is designed for the PTEC clinical student who has successfully completed the didactic/lab/certification portion of the PTEC program. Students are assigned to at least two types of experiential training sites and work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist for approximately 400 hours. Enrollment in courses with PHAR prefix are limited to those students who have met all program admission requirements.
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Physical Science |
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PHSC 105:Elemental Physics
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): MATH 098 or ACT math score of 18 or higher.
A survey of concepts in physics, which includes basic concepts in motion, gravitation, energy transformation, heat, waves, sound and electricity. Graphic and algebraic solutions in problem solving are emphasized.The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHY 1013: Intro to Concepts in Physics.
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PHSC 105L:Elemental Physics Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 0
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Previous credit or current enrollment in PHSC 105 .
Laboratory exercises that support and reinforce concepts taught in PHSC 105 .
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PHSC 106:Elemental Chemistry
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): MATH 098 or ACT math score of 16 or higher.
A one semester “terminal” survey of general chemistry concepts and principles for teacher education programs and non-science majors. Foundations of chemistry are presented and applied to real-world issues concerning the environment, energy, and public health. This course will also focus on improving the student’s ability to understand and communicate scientific topics as an informed citizen. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CCEM 1013: General Chemstry Survey I. This course is offered in the spring only.
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PHSC 107:Environmental Science
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
This course includes an introduction to organism-environment interaction, especially humans and their environment. Exploration of contemporary issues in environmental science with an emphasis on man’s interaction with the Earth’s biological and physical resources. This course is also listed as BLGY 107 . Students cannot receive credit for both PHSC 107 and BLGY 107 . The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CEVS 1103: Environmental Science.
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PHSC 110:Astronomy
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
A non-mathematical, descriptive introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on the solar system and related topics. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CAST 1103: Astronomy/The Solar System.
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PHSC 111:Physical Geology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
A descriptive, non-mathematical introduction to physical geology. Concepts covered include the dynamic and physical processes of the Earth, with topics to include mineral formation, the rock cycle, volcanoes, earthquakes, weathering, plate tectonics, rivers, and availability and extraction of the Earth’s natural resources. Additional discussions will focus on preserving environmental protection and stewardship in the process of natural resource extraction and usage. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CGEO Physical Geology.
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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PTAP 200:Functional Anatomy
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 1
Lab hours per week: 2
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Study of human musculoskeletal anatomy with emphasis on major bones, bony landmarks, joint anatomy, and origin/insertion/action/innervation of selected muscles. Lab activities include palpation of selected bony and soft tissue landmarks and basic analyses of human movement.
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PTAP 201:Introduction to Physical Therapy
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 1
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant clinical Program.
Introduction to the physical therapy profession for the PTA student. Topics include history and trends, licensure, standards of practice, orientation to professional organizations, professional literature review, and development of documentation skills.
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PTAP 202:Clinical Kinesiology
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 6
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant clinical Program.
Application of physics principles, musculoskeletal anatomy, and muscle physiology to the biomechanics of human motion (on a regional basis). Laboratory component includes instruction in joint ROM measurement (goniometry), and muscle strength assessment (manual muscle testing) and selected PT interventions (exercise).
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PTAP 203:Orthopedic Conditions
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, medical management and physical therapy management of selected orthopedic and soft-tissue-related injuries or pathologies commonly treated in physical therapy. Laboratory activities using integrated patient case studies.
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PTAP 204:Physical Therapy Procedures
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Lecture and laboratory activities to facilitate student skill development and competency with the application of physical therapy interventions and use of equipment related to acute and ICU inpatient care. Patient simulations and case studies are used to promote student-centered problem solving.
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PTAP 205:Therapeutic Modalities
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Lecture and laboratory activities on the principles of physics applied in physical therapy. Discussion includes indications, contraindications, clinical decision making and application of physical agents for the physical therapist assistant student.
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PTAP 206:Clinical Practice I
Credit Hours: 3; 150 contact hours of clinical experience
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Introduction to and review of the PTA MACS. Students will be assigned to a clinical affiliation site during the semester for 150 clinical practice hours under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor.
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PTAP 212:Clinical Neuroanatomy
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant clinical program.
Correlates the structure and function of the CNS, ANS, and PNS with the functional aspects of human motion and normal posture. Introduction to neurological pathways and their influences on sensation, reflexes, muscle tone, coordination, and balance.
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PTAP 213:Neurological Conditions
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Exploration of the impact of selected neurological conditions on normal life span, motor development and motor control with emphasis on pathophysiology and physical therapy management of these conditions. Self-directed research and oral presentation of an assigned neurological condition is required.
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PTAP 214:Therapeutic Exercise
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Principles and techniques of therapeutic exercise in the management of patients with selected neurological, cardiovascular, metabolic and chronic disease problems. Emphasis on the application of selected exercise interventions and patient/family education to improve functional outcomes. Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTAP) courses is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.
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PTAP 215 syllabus PTAP 215:Special Areas of Practice
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 1
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Exploration of special practice areas in physical therapy through guest lectures, field trips and small group research/presentations. Course may include but is not limited to such topics as pediatrics, amputees, geriatrics, burn care, functional assessment, cultural competency, posture/gait assessment, Medicare/Medicaid considerations, and selected orthotic/prosthetic devices.
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PTAP 216:Clinical Practice II
Credit Hours: 4; 200 contact hours of clinical experience
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant clinical program.
Students will be assigned to a clinical affiliation site for 200 clinical practice hours under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor.
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PTAP 217:Comprehensive Interventions for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 0
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Laboratory-based course that utilizes case studies, presentations, and group activities to strengthen student competency in integrating information from all courses within the program curriculum. Also designed to prepare students for clinical practice and licensure examination success.
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PTAP 226:Clinical Practice III
Credit Hours: 7; 350 contact hours of clinical experience
Prerequisite(s): Selective admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Full-time assignment to two different affiliation sites during the semester for a total of 350 clinical practice hours. Students will be assigned to clinical affiliation sites for 40 hours per week under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor.
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Physics |
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PHYS 201:General Physics I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): MATH 112 or MATH 129 ; high school physics or PHSC 105 or PHYS 101 recommended but not required.
The introductory semester of a two-semester problem-centered study in general physics. Designed for science and pre-medical majors requiring algebraic- and trigonometric-based solutions. Includes a study of vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work and energy, rotations, oscillations and waves, elasticity and equilibrium, and thermodynamics. Not intended for engineering majors. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHY 2113: Physics I (Algebra/Trigonometry Based).
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PHYS 201L:General Physics I Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 0
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Previous credit or current registration in PHYS 201 .
Laboratory experiments in mechanics to accompany PHYS 201 . Not intended for engineering majors. Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from laboratory. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHY 2111: Physics I Lab (Algebra/Trigonometry Based).
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PHYS 202:General Physics II
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201 .
A continuation of PHYS 201 , this course includes the study of gravitational fields, waves, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, induction, optics and light and modern physics. Not intended for engineering majors. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHY 2123: Physics II (Algebra/Trigonometry Based). This course is offered in the spring and summer only.
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PHYS 202L:General Physics II Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 0
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Previous credit or current enrollment in PHYS 202 .
Laboratory exercises in electricity, magnetism, and light that support and reinforce PHYS 202 lecture. Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from laboratory. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHY 2121: Physics II Lab (Algebra/Trignometry Based). This course is offered in the spring and summer only.
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PHYS 211:Physics for Engineering and Science I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): MATH 250 .
A calculus-based treatment of fundamental principles and their application; including vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work and energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity and equilibrium. This course is intended for engineering and physical science majors. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHY 2133: Physics I (Calculus Based).
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PHYS 212:Physics for Engineering and Science II
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 211 .
A continuation of PHYS 211 , this course places emphasis on gravitational fields and waves. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHY 2143: Physics II (Calculus Based). This course is offered in the spring and summer only.
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Political Science |
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POSC 201:National Government in the United States
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Principles, structure, and function of the national government of the United States. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPOL 2013: Intro to American Govt).
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POSC 202:State and Local Government
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Principles of state and municipal organizations and administration with emphasis on government of Louisiana. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPOL 2113: Intro to State and Local Government.
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PreNursing |
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PNUR 101:Nursing as a Career
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 1
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Previous credit for or concurrent enrollment in all qualification courses in the Nursing Program.
The purpose of this course is to facilitate the transition from student to professional nurse. The focus is on the nonclinical aspects of professional nursing, primarily the role of the nurse within the current U.S. healthcare environment. Specific topics include evolution of the professional nurse role; accreditation and funding of healthcare resources; ethical and legal implications of delivery of care; nurse role as a leader, manager, and advocate; teamwork and collaboration challenges within the workplace; impact of technology on healthcare delivery; and the importance of evidence-based practice.
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Psychology |
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PSYC 201:Introduction to Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
An examination of the nature of psychology, its history, techniques, learning theory, human adjustment, personality, state of consciousness, development, statistics, social, abnormal, and psychological topics. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPSY 2013: Intro to Psychology.
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PSYC 205:Child Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
A study of the development of human behavior from conception through age twelve with emphasis on the physical cognitive and social-emotional development of the child. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPSY 2313: Child Psychology.
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PSYC 206:Adolescent Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
A study of the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of adolescents during the transition from childhood to adulthood. Consideration of adolescent behavior and social problems. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPSY 2213: Adolescent Psychology.
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PSYC 210:Educational Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Principles of learning, motivation, development, and evaluation as related to the classroom teacher. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPSY 2613: Educational Psychology.
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PSYC 220:Developmental Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Consideration of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social process of development of the individual from conception though the entire life span. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPSY 2113: Developmental Psychology.
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PSYC 225:Loss and Death
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
An intense, personal journey into the world of loss and death. Students will hear guest speakers and go on site visits. Topics on the subject of loss and death will vary from semester and will always include a visit to a funeral home and possibly to the coroner’s office. Students are required to attend each class and asked to share their own experiences. Topics may include, but not limited to, loss through incest, the loss of a child, aging, loss through a fireman’s eyes, and loss through criminal attack.
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PSYC 230:Military Stress and Health
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
An examination of the nature of stress and health related to United States combat veterans. The primary focus will be on the psychosocial factors of war on the veteran. Additionally, this course will transmit knowledge that can be used to assist the veteran in making a positive transition from military to civilian life including success in relationships, employment and the college setting.
Note: Please Note: Psychology courses are not and cannot be considered as a form of therapy or taken for therapeutic gain. Knowledge acquired may broaden horizons and expand mind-sets.
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PSYC 290:Social Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Survey of the scientific study of individuals as they influence, and are influenced, by others. SLGY 290 and PSYC 290 are cross-listed courses - only one of these designated courses will be accepted for credit. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPSY 2413: Social Psychology.
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PSYC 299:Abnormal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
This course is an introduction to theories and research concerning abnormal behavior (psychopathology). Additionally, it will address such topics as the incidence of abnormal behavior of various types; how abnormal behaviors are classified into various diagnostic categories; the causes of psychological disorders; and the variety of methods employed in the treatment of abnormal behavior.
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Reading |
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READ 099:Developmental Reading
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Required based on test results achieved on appropriate diagnostic instruments.
Intense instruction in comprehension, vocabulary, word recognition, structural analysis, phonetic analysis, perceptual accuracy, visual efficiency, and reading rates.
Note: NOTE: May not be used to satisfy elective or degree requirements in any curriculum at BPCC. For a detailed description of the READ 099 policy, see the General Admission Requirements section of the catalog.
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Religion |
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RLGN 201:New Testament Survey I: Interbiblical Period, Four Gospels
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
A study of the history, literature, and developing concepts and institutions of the interbiblical period as a background to the study of the history, contents, and major teachings of the four gospels.
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RLGN 202:New Testament Survey II: Acts to Revelations
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Survey of the expansion of Christianity as it is reflected in the study of these New Testament books. Emphasis on the historical background and the major teaching of each book.
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RLGN 203:World Religions
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Survey of the major religions throughout world history. Emphasis on the texts, leaders, and traditions of each religion. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHL 2213: World Religions.
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Respiratory Therapy |
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RSTH 202:Respiratory Care Fundamentals
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 203
Corequisite(s): RSTH 204 , RSTH 210 , RSTH 220 , RSTH 226
Lecture/laboratory course covering the basic principles of respiratory care and the equipment utilized in therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Content includes gas therapy, medical gas delivery systems, medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas analysis, hyperinflation techniques, airway management, and patient assessment. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Fall semester only)
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RSTH 203:Cardiopulmonary Physiology I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program
An in-depth survey of cardiopulmonary physiology with emphasis on structure and function. Clinical implications are introduced to enhance the understanding of the normal cardiopulmonary system as well as a means of reference for pathological conditions. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Summer semester only)
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RSTH 204:Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 203
Corequisite(s): RSTH 202 , RSTH 210 , RSTH 220 , RSTH 226
An introduction to the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drug agents used in the care of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Fall semester only)
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RSTH 210:Clinical Applications and Procedures I
Credit Hours: 2; 168 hours of clinical practice
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 203
Corequisite(s): RSTH 202 , RSTH 204 , RSTH 220 , RSTH 226
Clinical experience in respiratory care procedures with emphasis on routine general, floor/ward care, to include modalities such as ambient oxygen therapy, use of aerosol, humidity devices, and bronchial hygiene techniques. Supplement or adjunct lab sessions as needed. Hospital practicum (minimum of 168 hours). Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Fall semester only)
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RSTH 220:Pulmonary Disease
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 203
Corequisite(s): RSTH 202 , RSTH 204 , RSTH 210 , RSTH 226
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic and management techniques of the more prevalent pulmonary diseases. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Fall semester only)
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RSTH 221:Critical Care Concepts
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 202 , RSTH 204 , RSTH 210 , RSTH 220 , RSTH 226
Corequisite(s): RSTH 225 , RSTH 235 , RSTH 270 , RSTH 275
Lecture/laboratory course continuing with principles of respiratory care therapeutics and equipment utilized in the intensive care environment. Content includes adult mechanical ventilators, intubation, ventilation techniques, critical care monitoring and assessment/care of the critically ill patient. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Spring semester only)
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RSTH 225:Clinical Applications and Procedure II
Credit Hours: 2; 168 hours of clinical instruction
Corequisite(s): RSTH 221 , RSTH 235 , RSTH 270 , RSTH 275
Clinical instruction in an adult critical care area with emphasis on patient assessment, ICU monitoring, mechanical ventilators, ventilation techniques and advanced airway management. Occasionally, rotations also include pulmonary functions testing, long-term acute care (LTAC) and anesthesia/intubation emphasis.Hospital practicum. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Spring semester only)
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RSTH 226:Respiratory Care Seminar I
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 203
Corequisite(s): RSTH 202 , RSTH 204 , RSTH 210 , RSTH 220
This course explores hemodynamics and the effects of certain pathology on cardiopulmonary physiology while preparing the student to analyze various clinically significant ECGs for rhythm disturbances. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Fall semester only)
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RSTH 235:Cardiopulmonary Case Studies and Ethical Issues
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 202 , RSTH 204 , RSTH 210 , RSTH 220 , RSTH 226
Corequisite(s): RSTH 221 , RSTH 225 , RSTH 270 , RSTH 275
Students will use patient history, physical exam, laboratory results, and advanced diagnostics in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of case study patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Ethical principles and issues will also be identified and discussed in sample ethics case studies. This course will also practice critical thinking in order to enhance the assessment process. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Spring semester only)
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RSTH 265:Clinical Applications and Procedures III
Credit Hours: 2; 144 hours of clinical practice
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 221 , RSTH 225 , RSTH 235 , RSTH 270 and RSTH 275 .
Corequisite(s): RSTH 285 , RSTH 291
A two part clinical practice course designed for continuation of RSTH 270 and RSTH 275 . Emphasis on neonatal/pediatric critical care, cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, and other pertinent specialty or sub-specialty respiratory care areas of practice. Occasionally, rotations also include pulmonary functions testing, long-term acute care (LTAC), and anesthesia/intubation emphasis. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Summer semester only)
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RSTH 270:Neonatology/Pediatric Respiratory Care
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 202 , RSTH 204 , RSTH 210 , RSTH 220 , RSTH 226
Corequisite(s): RSTH 221 , RSTH 225 , RSTH 235 , RSTH 275
A survey of fetal and neonatal development,and an overview of cardiopulmonary problems commonly seen in the neonatal and pediatric patient in the acute care environment. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Spring semester only)
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RSTH 275:Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 202 , RSTH 204 , RSTH 210 , RSTH 220 , RSTH 226
Corequisite(s): RSTH 221 , RSTH 225 , RSTH 235 , RSTH 270
This course is designed to familiarize the student with techniques used to clinically assess a patient both subjectively and objectively. It also introduces the student to assessment of various invasive monitoring systems used in the healthcare environment. Topics include, but are not limited to the following: pulmonary function testing, polysomnography, Swan-Ganz catheterization, CVP and arterial lines, intracranial pressure monitoring,chest drainage and cournter-pulsation. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Spring semester only)
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RSTH 285:Advanced Practitioners Review
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 1
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 221 , RSTH 225 , RSTH 235 , RSTH 270 , RSTH 275
Corequisite(s): RSTH 265 , RSTH 291
Review course designed to prepare the respiratory therapy student for both entry and advanced levels of the NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice Exam (TMC) as well as the clinical simulations exam. Course emphasis is on familiarizing the student with both NBRC formatting and overall exam matrices with successful completion of an NBRC Self- Assessment Exam. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program.(Summer semester only)
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RSTH 291:Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): RSTH 221 , RSTH 225 , RSTH 235 , RSTH 270 , RSTH 275
Corequisite(s): RSTH 265 , RSTH 285
This course is designed to provide the respiratory therapy student an introduction to the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and home care of patients with chronic cardiopulmonary diseases. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Summer semester only)
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RMGT 201:Customer Service Skills
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
An introduction to customer service including analysis of personal and group service skills; components of good customer service; focus on customer retention and matching customer needs with business features; dealing effectively with dissatisfied customers through listening and communication skills.
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RMGT 202:Principles of Purchasing
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
An introductory course that covers the skills and knowledge needed to become purchasing manager.
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RMGT 211:Retail Management
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Introduction to the retailing environment, types of retailers, current trends, retailing strategy, merchandise and store management. Students will solve realistic problems and analyze case studies.
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Science |
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SCI 101:Foundations in Science I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
A survey course in physics and the physical sciences for non-science majors. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHY 1023: Physical Science I.
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SCI 102:Foundations in Science II
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
A continuation of the survey of physical sciences for non-science majors including topics in chemistry and geology. A sequence to SCI 101 . The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHY 1033: Physical Science II.
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Service Learning/Interdisciplinary Studies |
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SLIS 100:Service Learning/Interdisciplinary Studies
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
This course examines learning and career exploration in the context of service and community involvement. Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of service for the “common good,” analyze the setting in which service takes place, and actively participate in a community service setting for a minimum of two hours a week. Students will gain hands on knowledge, skills, and civic responsibility in a community setting. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for a lifetime of engaged, responsible and active community involvement and leadership.
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Sociology |
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SLGY 201:Introduction to Sociology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
An examination of cultural origins, the social process, and group behavior in relation to the individual and institutions. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CSOC 2013: Intro to Sociology.
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SLGY 202:Social Problems
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Social problems of modern life with particular attention to crime and delinquency, substance abuse, family issues, health issues, and social reform. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CSOC 2113: Social Problems.
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SLGY 203:Marriage and Family Living
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Significant factors for dating, successful marriage, martial adjustment, and family living. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are SCOC 2213: Marriage and Family.
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SLGY 204:Sociology of Deviance
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
This course introduces students to the vocabulary and logical paradigms, criminologists, and other scholars used to evaluate the social world, with a particular focus on behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs that fall outside of the mainstream in American society. Topics include sociological theories of crime and criminalization, essentialism and constructionism in defining deviance, formal and informal social control, poverty and stigma, white collar crime, drug use, sexuality, paranormal beliefs, mental disorders, disability and Islamaphobia, and anti-Semitism. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CCRJ 2513: Deviance and CSOC 2313: Sociology of Deviance.
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SLGY 207:Race, Class and Ethnicity
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
The study of subcultural differences between males and females and between various racial and ethnic groups, of the transmission of cultural differences from generation to generation, and of the perpetuation of class, gender, and racial differences. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CSOC 2413: Race, Class & Ethnicity.
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SLGY 211:Criminology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Study of the theorectical perspectives used to explain the causation, prevalence, and societal impacts of crime. SLGY 211 and CJUS 211 are cross-listed courses - only one of these designated courses will be accepted for credit.
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SLGY 290:Social Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Survey of the scientific study of individuals as they influence, and are influenced, by others. SLGY 290 and PSYC 290 are cross-listed courses - only one of these designated courses will be accepted for credit.
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Spanish |
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SPAN 101:Elementary Spanish I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
This beginning course is for students who have no preparation in Spanish. It is a study of the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, with special emphasis given to aural-oral practice in the language, as well as a glimpse into Spanish culture. Grammar, conversation, aural comprehension, and elementary reading selections will be studied. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CSPN 1013 (3 Hr): Elementary Spanish I.
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SPAN 102:Elementary Spanish II
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 or permission of instructor.
This second semester course is focused on creating sentences in present, past, future, conditional and other tenses, learning how to translate and how to formulate questions and answers. Students will also continue to study Spanish culture.The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CSPN 1023 (3 Hr): Elementary Spanish II.
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SPAN 201:Intermediate Spanish
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or permission of instructor.
This third semester course is focused on creating sentences in the subjunctive mode, learning how to translate and how to formulate questions and answers. Students will also continue to study Spanish culture. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CSPN 2013 (3 Hr): Intermediate Spanish I.
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Speech |
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SPCH 110:Public Speaking
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
The study and application of principles of public communication with emphasis on designing and delivering effective oral presentations. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CCOM 2013: Public Speaking.
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SPCH 115:Interpersonal Communication
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
The study of the communication process in one-to-one relationships with emphasis on conflict management, listening, nonverbal communication, gender, and culture. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CCOM 2213: Interpersonal Communication.
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SPCH 233:Argumentation and Debate
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Principles of argumentation and debate; analysis, briefing, evidence, reasoning and refutation; debating on vital questions. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CCOM 2113: Argumentation and Debate.
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STEC 101:Orientation to Surgical Technology
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 1
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): BLGY 110 , BLGY 120 , BLGY 120L , ALHT 105 , ALHT 109 , ALHT 116 , and admission to Surgical Technology Clinical Program.
This course provides an initial orientation to the field of Surgical Technology. It introduces the student to the role of the surgical technologist, the OR environment, and proper communication and teamwork. Enrollment in the Surgical Technology Program courses is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.(Summer Session B only)
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STEC 102:Introduction to Surgical Techniques
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): STEC 101
Corequisite(s): STEC 102L
This is course continues educating the student on the equipment and furniture commonly found in the OR and on work place safety. This also introduces the student to asepsis and sterile technique and the role of each member of the surgical team, as well as basic instrumentation, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, positioning, prepping, draping and correct sponge, sharps, and instrument counts. Enrollment in the Surgical Technology Program courses is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies. (Summer Session C only)
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STEC 102L:Introduction to Surgical Techniques
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 0
Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): STEC 101
Corequisite(s): STEC 102
Laboratory instruction to support STEC 102 lecture. Enrollment in the Surgical Technology Program courses is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.(Summer Session C only)
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STEC 110:Surgical Procedures I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): STEC 101 , STEC 102 , STEC 102L
Corequisite(s): STEC 111 , STEC 112
This course covers six surgical specialties including general surgery, genitourinary, GYN-OB, ENT pharynx and larynx, plastic and reconstructive, and neurosurgery. For each specialty, methods and principles are taught which include care of supplies and equipment, principles of patient safety, skin preparation, patient positioning, and draping the operative site. Additionally, sutdents will set up basic and case-specific instruments and equipment and utlize them in mock surgical procedures. Enrollment in the Surgical Technology Program courses is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.(Fall only)
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STEC 111:Clinical Specialties
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): STEC 101 , STEC 102 , STEC 102L
Corequisite(s): STEC 110 , STEC 112
This course continues from STEC 102 building on previous information and providing the student with additional technical knowledge and skills utilized by surgical technologists including patient transport, transfer and positioning, suture selection and preparation, operating room safety and environmental hazards, and receiving medications to the sterile field. Enrollment in the Surgical Technology Program courses is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies. (Fall only)
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STEC 112:Surgical Practicum I
Credit Hours: 6; 270 Clinical hours
Prerequisite(s): STEC 101 , STEC 102 , STEC 102L
Corequisite(s): STEC 110 , STEC 111
Students participate as a member of the surgical team with one-to-one, hands-on instruction from a surgical technician preceptor. Enrollment in the Surgical Technology Program courses is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies. (Fall only)
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STEC 120:Surgical Procedures II
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): STEC 110 , STEC 111 , STEC 112
Corequisite(s): STEC 121 , STEC 122
This course covers seven surgical specialties: ophthalmic, oral/maxillofacial, thoracic and pulmonary, cardiac, orthopedic, pediatric, and pheripheral vascular, as well as disaster preparedness and response, and emergency trauma surgery. For each specialty, methods and principles are taught which include care of supplies and equipment, principles of patient safety, skin preps, patient positioning, and draping the operative site. Selected Technology Program courses are limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies. (Spring only)
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