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St. Philip’s College Schedule/Catalog 2013-2014
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Course Descriptions


 
  
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    TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development


    Cross-Listed With: CDEC 1354 

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0301 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 13.1202.52 09

  
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    TECM 1303 - Technical Calculations


    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0301 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    Specific mathematical calculations required by business and industry. Includes whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. Also covers converting to different units of measure (standard and/or metric).

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 27.0301

  
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    TECM 1317 - Technical Trigonometry


    Prerequisites: TECM 1341  or departmental approval

    This course is the study of triangular measurement and calculation in technical applications. Topics include trigonometry ratios, solution of right triangles, oblique triangles, and vector analysis as used with industrial applications.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 27.0301

  
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    TECM 1341 - Technical Algebra


    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0302 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0310 
    This course involves the application of algebra to technical occupations. Topics include principles of linear equations, simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, and manipulation of powers and roots. The emphasis is on stated word problems relevant to technical and vocational occupations.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 27.0301

  
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    TECM 1343 - Technical Algebra and Trigonometry


    Algebraic and trigonometric applications used in technical/industrial settings. Topics include linear equations, simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, manipulation of powers and roots, trigonometry ratios, solutions of right triangles, oblique triangles and vector analysis. Emphasis on stated work problems relevant to technical and vocational occupations.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 27.0301

  
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    VNSG 1116 - Nutrition


    Introduction to nutrients and the role of diet therapy in growth and development and in the maintenance of health.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1133 - Growth and Development


    Study of the basic aspects of growth and development throughout the life span. Focus on growth and development of the individual’s body, mind, and personality as influenced by the environment.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1138 - Mental Illness


    Prerequisites: VNSG 1323 

    Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1160 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training


    Corequisites: VNSG 1423 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-6)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1163 - Clinical Co-requisite to VNSG 1238


    Prerequisites: VNSG 1304 , VNSG 1227 , VNSG 1420 , VNSG 1502, and VNSG 1260 

    Corequisites: VNSG 1238 

    Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-6)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1227 - Essentials of Medication Administration


    General principles of medication administration including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs. Instruction includes various systems of measurement. 

    Semester Hours: (2-2-1)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1231 - Pharmacology


    Prerequisites: VNSG 1304 

    Dosage Calculations: Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostics, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-1)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1238 - Mental Illness


    Prerequisites: VNSG 1304 , VNSG 1227 , VNSG 1420 , VNSG 1502, and VNSG 1260 

    Corequisites: VNSG 1163 

    Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1261 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational NurseTraining


    Corequisites: VNSG 1238 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Semester Hours: (2-0-6)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1304 - Foundations of Nursing


    Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues, and role of the vocational nurse. Topics include mental health (stress adaptation), therapeutic communication, cultural/spiritual diversity, nursing process, holistic awareness, and introduction to Gerontology.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1330 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing


    Corequisites: VNSG 2160 

    A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the family including childbearing and neonatal care. Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Topics include physiological changes related to pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery and the puerperium. 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1331 - Pharmacology


    Prerequisites: VNSG 1227  or concurrent enrollment

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
    Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1334 - Pediatrics


    Corequisites: VNSG 2161 

    Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process. 

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1391 - Professional Development


    Corequisites: VNSG 2162 

    Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the licensed nurse in the multidisciplinary health care tram, professional organization, and continuing education. objective review of the nursing process, management and coordination of safe effective care, patient physiology and psychological needs, and the maintenance and promotion of health. A review of nursing ethics and the nurse practice act are also topics discussed.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1420 - Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health


    Study of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-2)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1423 - Basic Nursing Skills


    Corequisites: VNSG 1160 

    Mastery of basic nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings using the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-4)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1429 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I


    Corequisites: VNSG 2260 

    Application of the nursing process to the care of the adult patient experiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health-illness continuum in a variety of health care settings. Nursing intervention through application of the nursing process for clients with cancer and medical and surgical disorders related to the following systems: Genitourinary, Musculoskeletal, Neurosensory Neurosensory, Gastrointestinal and Integumentary systems. Also included are disorders of the male and female reproductive systems. This course will include anatomy and physiology review, medical and surgical treatment and the related nursing interventions, as well as the psychological approach in caring for these clients.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 1432 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II


    Corequisites: VNSG 2261 

    Continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing I with application of the nursing process to the care of the adult patient experiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health-illness continuum in a variety of health care settings. Nursing intervention through application of the nursing process for clients with medical and surgical disorders related to the following systems: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Sensory, Endocrine, Hemotologic, Immune and Lymphatic. This course will include anatomy and physiology review, medical and surgical treatment and the related nursing interventions, as well as the psychological approach in caring for these clients.

    Semester Hours: (4-4-0)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 2160 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training


    Corequisites: VNSG 1330 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Semester Hours: (1- 0 -6)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 2161 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training


    Corequisites: VNSG 1334 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Semester Hours: (1- 0 -6)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 2162 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training


    Corequisites: VNSG 1391 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Semester Hours: (1- 0 -6)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 2260 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training


    Corequisites: VNSG 1429 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Semester Hours: (2-0-9)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 2261 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training


    Corequisites: VNSG 1432 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Semester Hours: (2-0-9)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    VNSG 2331 - Advanced Nursing Skills


    Prerequisites: (VNSG 1323 , VNSG 1432 , VNSG 2331) OR (VNSG 1323  and concurrent enrollment in VNSG 1432 , VNSG 2331)

    Corequisites: VNSG 1161 

    Continuation of Medical Surgical Nursing with the study of nursing intervention through application of the nursing process for clients with medical surgical disorders related to the following systems: Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and Male and Female Reproductive Systems to include Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The course will include anatomy and physiology review, medical and surgical treatment and related nursing interventions, as well as the psychological approach in caring for these clients.

    Semester Hours: (3-2-2)

    CIP: 51.3901

  
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    WDWK 1413 - Cabinet Making I


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0300 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0305 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    Design and construction of base cabinets and wall cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms. Emphasis on the safe use of portable and stationary power tools.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 48.0703

  
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    WDWK 2451 - Cabinet Making II


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0300 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0305 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    Advanced skills in machine woodworking and hand craftmanship. Emphasizes advanced design door and drawer construction, laminate installation.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 48.0703

  
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    WIND 1300 - Introduction to Wind Energy


    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0301 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0305 
    Introduction of the evolution of wind technology, wind farm design, and characteristics of energy sources.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 15.0401

  
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    WIND 2355 - Wind Turbine Troubleshooting and Repair


    Prerequisites: WIND 2359 

    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0301 
    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0305 
    Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine electromechanical systems.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-2)

    CIP: 15.0401

  
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    WIND 2359 - Wind Power Delivery Systems


    Prerequisites: WIND 1300 

    In-depth study of the components of the input and output electrical delivery systems for wind generation.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 15.0403

  
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    WLDG 1200 - Introduction to Welding


    Equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding. Includes cutting of ferrous metals. Emphasizes welding and cutting safety and basic welding processes.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-3)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 1413 - Introduction to Blueprint for Welders


    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0303 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0320 
    A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. Includes systems of measurement and industry standards. Also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 1417 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication


    Prerequisites: Concurrent Enrollments: WLDG 1413  , WLDG 1428 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 1425 - Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting


    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    An introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, safety, setup and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding, and cutting equipment and supplies

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 1428 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)


    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    An introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions.

    Semester Hours: (4-2-6)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)


    Prerequisites: WLDG 1428  or concurrent enrollment

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    Principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.

    Semester Hours: (4-2-6)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding


    Prerequisites: WLDG 1425  , WLDG 1428 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including setup, GTAW equipment. Instruction in various positions and joint designs.

    Semester Hours: (4-2-6)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 2388 - Internship - Welding Technology/Welder


    Prerequisites: With permission

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

    Semester Hours: (3-0-16)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 2435 - Advanced Layout and Fabrication


    Prerequisites: WLDG 1417 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    An advanced course in layout and fabrication. Includes production and fabrication of layout, tools, and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication and layout skills.

    Semester Hours: (4-2-6)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 2443 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)


    Prerequisites: WLDG 1428 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc welding processes with open V-groove joints in all positions.

    Semester Hours: (4-2-6)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 2451 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)


    Prerequisites: WLDG 1434  or concurrent enrollment

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.

    Semester Hours: (4-2-6)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 2452 - Advanced Flux Cored Arc Welding


    Prerequisites: WLDG 1430  or concurrent enrollment

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    Advanced concepts of flux cored arc welding of structural and fabricated steel products. Skill development in multi-pass fillet and v-groove welding.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 48.0508

  
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    WLDG 2453 - Advanced Pipe Welding


    Prerequisites: WLDG 1428 , WLDG 2439 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0300 
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0305 
    Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes.

    Semester Hours: (4-2-6)

    CIP: 48.0508

 

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