Apr 27, 2024  
2021-2022 General Catalog Published 11/17/21 
    
2021-2022 General Catalog Published 11/17/21 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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. 

 

Oil and Gas Technology

  
  • OGPT 207 syllabus

    OGPT 207:Production I


    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    Lab hours per week: 0

    Corequisite(s): OGPT 203  
    The course encompasses well production operations from exploration until the well is abandoned. Primary focus is on reservoir characteristics and relation to well completions, workovers, and stimulation, which are key and critical to producing operations.
  
  • OGPT 210 syllabus

    OGPT 210:Introduction to Quality Management for Process Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    Lab hours per week: 0

    Overview of Total Quality Management (TQM) and how the application of TQM techniques achieves customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and employee involvement. Topics covered include quality planning, human resource development and training, process management, quality and operations metrics, factors contributing to successful/unsuccessful implementation of TQM programs. Lean organizing, enterprise resource planning, forecasting, inventory management, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement curriculum is also included.
  
  • OGPT 217 syllabus

    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.
  
  • OGPT 221 syllabus

    OGPT 221:Reservoir Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    Lab hours per week: 0

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 102  and OGPT 103  
    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.
  
  • OGPT 225 syllabus

    OGPT 225:Process Technology I: Equipment


    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture hours per week: 2
    Lab hours per week: 1

    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.
  
  • OGPT 226 syllabus

    OGPT 226:Process Technology II: Systems


    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    Lab hours per week: 0

    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.
  
  • OGPT 227 syllabus

    OGPT 227:Process Technology III: Operations


    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 process equipment while considering environmental, health and safety issues related to common process equipment.
  
  • OGPT 228 syllabus

    OGPT 228:Troubleshooting for Process Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    Lab hours per week: 0

    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.
  
  • OGPT 245 syllabus

    OGPT 245:Pumps and Pump Applications


    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture hours per week: 1
    Lab hours per week: 3

    Corequisite(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.
  
  • OGPT 260 syllabus

    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.
  
  • OGPT 270 syllabus

    OGPT 270:Student Seminar for Oil and Gas Production


    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    Lab hours per week: 0

    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. 
  
  • OGPT 280 syllabus

    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)

Pharmacy Technician

  
  • PHAR 101 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PHAR 102 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PHAR 102L syllabus

    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.
  
  • PHAR 104 syllabus

    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 .
    This course for the pharmacy technician clinical student presents basic pharmacology with emphasis on drug therapy. The course content includes a review of anatomy, physiology and terminology, therapeutic classes of drugs, indications, side effects, contraindications, generic and trade names.  
  
  • PHAR 110 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PHAR 110L syllabus

    PHAR 110L:Sterile Products Lab


    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture hours per week: 0
    Lab hours per week: 3

    Prerequisite(s): PHAR 101  PHAR 102  PHAR 102L  PHAR 104  
    Corequisite(s): PHAR 110  lecture and PHAR 120 .
    This course provides activities or laboratory exercises to support PHAR 110  lecture. 
  
  • PHAR 120 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PHAR 151 syllabus

    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.

Physical Science

  
  • PHSC 105 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PHSC 105L syllabus

    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 .
  
  • PHSC 106 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PHSC 107 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PHSC 110 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PHSC 111 syllabus

    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.

Physical Therapist Assistant

  
  • PTAP 200 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PTAP 201 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PTAP 202 syllabus

    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).
  
  • PTAP 203 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PTAP 204 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PTAP 205 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PTAP 206 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PTAP 212 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PTAP 213 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PTAP 214 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • 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. 
  
  • PTAP 216 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PTAP 217 syllabus

    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. 
  
  • PTAP 226 syllabus

    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. 

Physics

  
  • PHYS 201 syllabus

    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).
  
  • PHYS 201L syllabus

    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).
  
  • PHYS 202 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PHYS 202L syllabus

    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.
  
  • PHYS 211 syllabus

    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).
  
  • PHYS 212 syllabus

    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.

     


Political Science

  
  • POSC 201 syllabus

    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).
  
  • POSC 202 syllabus

    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.

Practical Nursing

  
  • PRNU 100 syllabus

    PRNU 100:PN Fundamentals I


    Credit Hours: 3.5
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    Lab hours per week: 2

    This course includes theory and supervised skills lab focusing on providing basic nursing skills to meet the physiological, psychosocial, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of clients in various health care environments. Infection control information and skills are presented as part of this course. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) guidelines are presented as application of the nursing process in the management of clients with health alterations. 45 hours lecture, 30 hours lab

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.

  
  • PRNU 110 syllabus

    PRNU 110:Intro to Practical Nursing


    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    This course includes information regarding vocational adjustments and personal, family, and community health issues. It expounds on the role of the PN, practical nursing education and the Law Relating to the Practice of Practical Nursing as defined by the LSBPNE. In addition to the concepts of health maintenance with identification of local, state and national health resources available for maintenance of health, ethical, legal, cultural issues and trends, communication techniques, and personality development are addressed. Includes an introduction to the normal aging process, including biological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and pharmacological factors, health maintenance throughout the life cycle, rehabilitative and restorative care and support of end-of-life issues utilizing therapeutic and preventive measures. 45 hours lecture

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.

     

     

  
  • PRNU 120 syllabus

    PRNU 120:PN Dosage Calculations


    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture hours per week: 1
    A study of fundamental pharmacological and math concepts including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, roman numerals, ratios and proportions, simple equations, percentages, measurements, and U. S. Standard and metric conversions as it applies to drug and dosage calculations. 15 hours lecture

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.

  
  • PRNU 130 syllabus

    PRNU 130:PN Fundamentals II


    Credit Hours: 4.5; 45 Hours of Clinical Experience
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    Lab hours per week: 2

    This is a holistic and preventive approach to nursing care and health promotion of the geriatric patient. This course has a 30-hour theory component with an additional supervised lab and clinical component in which the student will perform, demonstrate, and practice a minimum of 45 hours of basic geriatric nursing care and skills in nursing home/long term care facilities under the supervision and discretion of the BPCC nursing faculty. 45 hours lecture, 30 hours lab, 45 hours clinical

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies

  
  • PRNU 140 syllabus

    PRNU 140:PN Med Surg I


    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture hours per week: 5
    Corequisite(s): PRNU 141  
    This course is a study of the nursing process as a method of individualizing patient care of the adult and geriatric clients with special emphasis directed towards essential concepts of fluid and electrolytes and acid-base balance, care of the perioperative adult client and the adult client experiencing alterations in cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune functioning. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, therapeutic and modified diets, commonly prescribed medications and medical treatment procedures, and nursing care interventions for each disease process covered. 75 hours lecture

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.

  
  • PRNU 141 syllabus

    PRNU 141:PN Med Surg I Clinical


    Credit Hours: 3; 180 Hours of Clinical Experience
    Corequisite(s): PRNU 140  
    This course is a 180-hour clinical requirement for students to begin to utilize a nursing process approach to individualize patient care and integrate into practice the principles learned in co-requisite PRNU 140  theory under the supervision of a nursing faculty member.

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) 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.

  
  • PRNU 150 syllabus

    PRNU 150:PN Basic Pharmacology


    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture hours per week: 2
    Medical math, terminology, abbreviations, and principles of medication administration are presented in this course. Drug classifications and their effect on the various body systems are presented. Specific drugs in each classification are emphasized according to expected effects, side effects, and adverse effects. Routes of drug administration and variables that influence drug action are covered including dangerous drug interactions and nursing implications related to each drug. Safety precautions to decrease the incidence of errors in medication administration are stressed. Advanced medication calculations will be required to demonstrate knowledge of safe dosing parameters. The nursing process is utilized to assess the patient’s learning needs and effects of all pharmacological interventions. 30 hours lecture

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) 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.

  
  • PRNU 160 syllabus

    PRNU 160:PN Advanced Pharmacology


    Credit Hours: 3.5
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    Lab hours per week: 2

    The drug classes and properties of pharmacokinetics for women’s health, pediatrics, and mental health nursing are introduced. Safety regarding drug preparation, administration, documentation and storage of medications through oral, sublingual, buccal, transdermal, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes are discussed and practiced.  Supervised lab performance is an integral part of this course. Advanced medication calculations will be required to demonstrate knowledge of safe dosing parameters. The nursing process is utilized to assess the patient’s learning needs and effects of all pharmacological interventions. 45 hours lecture, 30 hours lab

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) 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.

  
  • PRNU 161 syllabus

    PRNU 161:PN IV Therapy


    Credit Hours: 2.5
    Lecture hours per week: 2
    Lab hours per week: 1

    The role of the practical nurse, legal implications of intravenous (IV) therapy, and equipment, and devices used, anatomy and physiology, methods and techniques, infection control measures, complications, and other vital information related to intravenous therapy. Supervised lab performance is an integral part of this course. Advanced medication calculations will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the safe dosing parameters. The nursing process is utilized to assess the patient’s learning needs and effects of all pharmacological interventions. 30 hours theory, 20 hours lab

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) 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.

  
  • PRNU 200 syllabus

    PRNU 200:PN Women’s Health


    Credit Hours: 2.5; 30 Hours of Clinical Experience
    Lecture hours per week: 2
    Introductory concepts in maternal and neonate nursing will be discussed with emphasis on evidence-based nursing practice for women’s health from reproductive years and beyond. Nursing care through pregnancy, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including, but not limited to, the knowledge, skills, and attributes essential to providing compassionate cultural care to meet the health needs of the mother and neonate. A discussion of anatomical, physiological, pharmacological, and nutritional theory related to the care of maternity clients. This course includes a 30-hour clinical component for students to integrate obstetrical nursing theory into practice under the supervision of a nurse faculty member. 30 hours theory, 30 hours clinical

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) 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.

  
  • PRNU 210 syllabus

    PRNU 210:PN Pediatric Nursing


    Credit Hours: 2.5; 30 Hours of Clinical Experience
    Lecture hours per week: 2
    Introductory pediatric nursing concepts will be discussed to include newborn and pediatric concepts, nursing considerations and care of the child in the hospital, community, and home. Growth and development will be discussed to include common childhood disorders/dysfunctions, communicable diseases, and immunizations. Emphasis on developmentally appropriate, evidence-based nursing practice for children and families from conception through birth, infancy, childhood and adolescences including, but not limited to, the knowledge, skills, and attributes essential to providing compassionate cultural care to meet the health needs of the infant from birth through adolescence, experiencing multiple health alterations. A discussion of anatomical, physiological, pharmacological, and nutritional theory is presented related to the care of children. This course includes a 30-hour clinical component for students to integrate pediatric nursing theory into practice under the supervision of a nurse faculty member. 30 hours theory, 30 hours clinical

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) 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.

  
  • PRNU 220 syllabus

    PRNU 220:PN Med Surg II


    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture hours per week: 5
    Corequisite(s): PRNU 221  

    This course continues PRNU 140  with intermediate application of the nursing process as a method of individualizing evidence-based patient care with emphasis on essential concepts related to the adult and geriatric client experiencing alterations in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine and integumentary systems, and neoplastic disorders. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, therapeutic and modified diets, commonly prescribed medications and medical treatment procedures, and nursing care interventions for each disease process covered. 75 hours lecture

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.

  
  • PRNU 221 syllabus

    PRNU 221:PN Med Surg II Clinical


    Credit Hours: 3; 180 Hours of Clinical Experience
    Corequisite(s): PRNU 220  
    This course is a 180-hour clinical requirement for students to integrate into practice the principles learned in co-requisite PRNU 220  theory under the supervision of a nursing faculty member.

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.

     

  
  • PRNU 230 syllabus

    PRNU 230:PN Mental Health Nursing


    Credit Hours: 2.5; 30 Hours of Clinical Experience
    Lecture hours per week: 2
    This is an introduction to basic concepts of psychiatric-mental health nursing, focusing on nursing care of clients experiencing mental health problems. The nursing process applied to caring for patient / client experiencing alterations in emotional, behavioral, mental, and social functioning. Integration of pharmacology, diet therapy, and therapeutic communication are emphasized, and principles of pathophysiology, lifespan and socio-cultural influences are addressed. Theories of wellness promotion are discussed. This course includes a 30-hour clinical component for students to integrate into practice principles learned in theory under the supervision of a nursing faculty member to the mental health client. 30 hours lecture, 30 hours clinical

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.

  
  • PRNU 260 syllabus

    PRNU 260:PN Med Surg III


    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture hours per week: 5
    Corequisite(s): PRNU 261  
    This course continues PRNU 220  and includes advanced application of the nursing process as a method of individualizing evidence based patient care with emphasis on nursing care of adult and geriatric clients experiencing life threatening or complex health problems. Management of the health care environment and the role of the professional nurse is emphasized. Discussion of body functions including musculoskeletal, genitourinary, neurological, sensory, and reproductive disorders as well as a review of anatomy and physiology, therapeutic and modified diets, commonly prescribed medications and medical treatment procedures, and nursing care interventions for each disease process covered. Management of care of multiple clients in the nursing environment, nursing in disaster situations, professional workforce issues, and NCLEX Prep will be discussed. 75 hours lecture

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.

  
  • PRNU 261 syllabus

    PRNU 261:PN Med Surg III Clinicals


    Credit Hours: 3; 180 Hours of Clinical Experience
    Corequisite(s): PRNU 260  
    This course is a 180-hour clinical requirement for students to integrate into practice principles learned in co-requisite PRNU 260  theory under the supervision of a nursing faculty member.

     

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.  

  
  • PRNU 270 syllabus

    PRNU 270:PN Leadership


    Credit Hours: 3.5; 30 Hours of Clinical Experience
    Lecture hours per week: 3
    This course presents the laws, rules and regulations which govern licensure to practice practical nursing in the state of Louisiana, including a review of the Louisiana Revised Statues, Title 37, Chapter 11, Subpart II-Practical Nurses and LAC 46:XLVII.Nursing, subpart I-Practical Nurses. Students are further prepared for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. It is designed to prepare the future LPN for compliance with the laws, to explain the procedures which facilitate necessary operations of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE) and to outline the obligations which accompany the privilege of service in health care. Legal responsibilities, confidentiality and ethical practice along with concepts of management and supervision are emphasized. Preparation for employment is introduced by evaluating job opportunities, compiling a resume, and outlining information essential to finding, applying for and terminating a job in the healthcare industry. 45 hours lecture, 30 hours clinical

    Enrollment in the program courses (PRNU) is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the Practical Nursing program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.

     


PreNursing

  
  • PNUR 101 syllabus

    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.

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 201 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PSYC 205 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PSYC 206 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PSYC 210 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PSYC 220 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PSYC 225 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PSYC 230 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PSYC 290 syllabus

    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.
  
  • PSYC 299 syllabus

    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.

Reading

  
  • READ 099 syllabus

    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.

Religion

  
  • RLGN 201 syllabus

    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.
  
  • RLGN 202 syllabus

    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.
  
  • RLGN 203 syllabus

    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.

Respiratory Therapy

  
  • RSTH 202 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 203 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 204 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 210 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 220 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 221 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 225 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 226 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 235 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 265 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 270 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 275 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 285 syllabus

    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)
  
  • RSTH 291 syllabus

    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)

Retail Management

  
  • RMGT 201 Syllabus

    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.
  
  • RMGT 202 Syllabus

    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.
  
  • RMGT 211 Syllabus

    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.

Science

  
  • SCI 101 syllabus

    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.
  
  • SCI 102 syllabus

    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. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CPHY 1033: Physical Science II

Service Learning/Interdisciplinary Studies

  
  • SLIS 100 syllabus

    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.

Sociology

  
  • SLGY 201 syllabus

    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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