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	SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors. CIP Code: (2313045412) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Exhibit understanding of interpersonal theories and principles. 2 - Demonstrate ability to analyze and critique verbal and nonverbal interactions in mediated and face-to-face contexts. 3 - Identify perceptual processes as they relate to self and others. 4 - Demonstrate critical thinking ability by effectively researching, evaluating, and applying communication theories in oral and written assignments. 5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relevance of cross-cultural, co-cultural, gender, and age influences on human communication. 6 - Demonstrate ability to identify, evaluate, and apply conflict styles and conflict management techniques in dyads and/or groups. 7 - Identify types of and barriers to effective listening. 8 - Demonstrate understanding of visual communication as it pertains to communication competence. Core Category Communication [10]
	SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams, and technologically mediated formats. CIP Code: (2313045212) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate communication competence and critical thinking through an understanding of the foundational communication models. 2 - Demonstrate essential public speaking skills in professional presentations. 3 - Demonstrate written and oral competencies as it relates to employment (including job searches, interviews, interpersonal interaction, conflict management, leadership, and performance appraisals). 4 - Apply essential dyadic and small group processes as they relate to the workplace. 5 - Utilize various technologies as they relate to competent communication. 6 - Demonstrate effective cross-cultural communication. 7 - Demonstrate understanding of visual communication as it pertains to business communication. Core Category Communication [10]
	SPCH 1342 - Voice and Diction Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Development and establishment of a good voice habit through a study of the principles and a practice of the techniques involved in excellence of voice and diction. Includes proper breathing techniques, sound production, kinesics, general speech standards, common voice problems, and methods to overcome problems. CIP Code: (2313045812) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Become an effective listener and evaluator of others’ work as well as your own 2 - Develop a greater measure of freedom and self-confidence in speaking situations 3 - Develop an awareness of the speech process and acceptable standards of speech production 4 - Develop an understanding of the roles of pitch, rate, volume, duration and quality in effective speech 5 - Develop an understanding of the speech and breathing mechanisms, both anatomically and functionally 6 - Develop voice and articulation patterns that are appropriate for effective communication in professional and social situations
	SPCH 2333 - Discussion and Small Group Communication Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Designed to promote a better understanding of how communication is used in the small group. More specifically, it will focus on both the theoretical principles and practical application of skills appropriate to effective small group interaction. Such a focus will entail active participation in groups, both in and out of class. CIP Code: (2313045612) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Analyze and evaluate a group member’s performance in group discussion. 2 - Describe and demonstrate basic techniques of effective group interaction. 3 - Explain and analyze social influence (power) in groups. 4 - Explain and demonstrate the requirements of effective group process/group decision-making. 5 - Explain how communication functions in group process/group decision-making. 6 - Explain the nature and functions of groups.
	SPCH 2335 - Argumentation and Debate Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 A study and practice of the theories in argumentation and debate, including instruction in reasoning, analysis, organization, evidence, refutation, and presentation of critical decision making. CIP Code: (2313045912) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate a mastery of selected delivery styles. 2 - Demonstrate active listening skills. 3 - Demonstrate effective delivery techniques. 4 - Demonstrate improvement in critical thinking skills. 5 - Demonstrate skills in constructing effective arguments. 6 - Develop an understanding and appreciation of differing points of view. 7 - Develop selections for competition. 8 - Select, interpret, and organize appropriate research materials 9 - Utilize a variety of research resources. 10 - Work efficiently as a team member.
	SPCH 2341 - Oral Interpretation Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Theories and techniques in analyzing and interpreting literature. Preparation and presentation of various literary forms. CIP Code: (2313045712) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Recognize the relationship of the experiences of literature to personal experience and use the knowledge when selecting literature for performance. 2 - Select and adapt prose, poetry, and dramatic material conducive to oral presentations. 3 - Apply methods of analysis appropriate for each literary genre (prose, poetry, drama), specifically analyzing for meaning, tone, style, point of view, mood, etc… 4 - Demonstrate understanding of the literature through effective vocal and physical performance. 5 - Listen critically in order to evaluate the quality/appropriateness of an oral interpretation performance and, when necessary, provide constructive criticism.
Surgical Technology
	SRGT 1260 - Clinical I - Surgical/Operating Room Tech Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - External: 8 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: SRGT 1405 ; BIOL 2401 ; and College Level Readiness in Reading and Writing. Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	SRGT 1360 - Clinical II - Surgical Technology/Technologist Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - External: 12 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; SRGT 1260 ; MATH 0308 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	SRGT 1405 - Introduction to Surgical Technology Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, technological sciences, and patient care concepts. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Explain the physical, interpersonal, and ethical aspects of the operating room environment. 2 - Relate basic concepts of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia. 3 - Identify basic concepts of technological sciences. 4 - Demonstrate patient care concepts. 5 - Assess and report on their strengths, preferences, and college and career success attributes. 6 - Identify, describe, and utilize campus support services, systems, and student life opportunities. 7 - Use financial literacy knowledge and skills to create a personal money management plan for college success.
	SRGT 1409 - Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 In-depth coverage of perioperative concepts such as aseptic/sterile principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308 . Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate principles and practices of aseptic techniques. 2 - Explain infectious processes and concepts of wound healing. 3 - Create and maintain a sterile field utilizing basic case preparation and procedures. 4 - Formulate educational and career goals and apply strategies to advance their goals and college performance. 5 - Create an academic plan and identify the requirements for successful completion of their academic plan. 6 - Establish collegial relationships with LSC faculty, staff, and peers.
	SRGT 1541 - Surgical Procedures I Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours - Lecture: 5 Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the general, OB/GYN, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology, and orthopedic surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Relate the specific anatomy and pathology to indications for selected surgical procedures. 2 - Summarize patient preparation for selected surgical procedures. 3 - Select instruments, equipment, and supplies and reconstruct the sequence for related surgical procedures. 4 - Identify expected outcomes and possible complications for surgical procedures.
	SRGT 1542 - Surgical Procedures II Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours - Lecture: 5 Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstructive, ophthalmology, oral/maxillofacial, and neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; SRGT 1541 ; MATH 0308 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Relate the specific anatomy and pathology to indications for selected surgical procedures. 2 - Summarize patient preparation for selected surgical procedures. 3 - Select instruments, equipment, and supplies and reconstruct the sequence for related surgical procedures. 4 - Identify expected outcomes and possible complications for surgical procedures.
	SRGT 2130 - Professional Readiness Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Overview of professional readiness for employment, attaining certification, and maintaining certification status. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308 Corequisite: SRGT 2462 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate job-seeking skills. 2 - Identify strengths and weaknesses in preparation for the certification examination.
	SRGT 2462 - Clinical III Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours - External: 16 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; SRGT 1360 ; MATH 0308 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	SRGT 2563 - Clinical IV Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours - External: 20 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; SRGT 2462 , MATH 0308 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Veterinary Technology
	VTHT 1105 - Veterinary Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 1 Introduction to word parts, directional terminology, and analysis of common veterinary terms. Students will master the common terminology associated with the numerous systems covered in subsequent veterinary technology courses. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Departmental approval. Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Define and use veterinary terms.
	VTHT 1109 - Veterinary Nutrition Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 1 Fundamentals of energy and non-energy producing nutrients and their sources and functions. Integration of concepts including digestion, absorption, and metabolism with application to normal and therapeutic nutritional needs. Prerequisite: VTHT 1105 , VTHT 1301 , VTHT 2217 AND departmental approval. Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify energy and non-energy producing nutrients, their sources and functions. 2 - Describe the role nutrition plays in disease processes. 3 - Compare anatomy and physiology of the digestive system to the nutritional needs of domestic animals.
	VTHT 1125 - Pharmacological Calculations Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Skill development in calculating drug dosages. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing AND departmental approval Student Learning Outcomes 1 - The student will determine proper dosages for medication using metric and standard units. 2 - Calculate intravenous flow rates based upon time and volume. 3 - Differentiate pediatric, geriatric, and routine dosage schedules. 4 - Identify therapeutic drug ranges from toxic and sub-threshold levels.
	VTHT 1140 - Veterinary Jurisprudence and Ethics Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Survey of laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing the veterinary profession. Prerequisite: VTHT 1413 ; Corequisite: VTHT 1441 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Explain the Veterinary Licensing Act, Veterinary Rules of Professional Conduct, and related regulatory procedures.
	VTHT 1166 - Practicum Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - External: 10 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Prerequisite: Departmental approval; Corequisite: VTHT 1109 , VTHT 1413 , VTHT 2209 . Student Learning Outcomes 1 - As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
	VTHT 1245 - Veterinary Radiology Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Presentation of theory and principles and practical application of radiology within the field of veterinary medicine. Preparation of technique charts, implementation of safety measures, radiographic processing, care of equipment, use of ultrasonography equipment, and performing contrast media studies. Clinical rotational time will be incorporated in the laboratory to develop phlebotomy techniques and handling skills. Prerequisite: VTHT 1413 AND departmental approval. Corequisite: VTHT 1140 , VTHT 1441 and VTHT 2331 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate recommended safety procedures. 2 - Prepare and use technique charts. 3 - Obtain diagnostic radiographs using stationary and portable X-ray machines. 4 - Maintain radiographic equipment. 5 - Label, file, and store radiographs. 6 - Identify and/or use other diagnostic imaging modalities.
	VTHT 1249 - Veterinary Pharmacology Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Fundamentals of pharmacology including recognition, calculation, labeling, packaging, and administration of veterinary drugs, biologics and therapeutic agents. Discussion of normal and abnormal responses to these agents. Clinical rotation time is incorporated in the laboratory to develop protocols for handling techniques in parental pharmaceutical applications. Prerequisite: VTHT 1125 , VTHT 1109 , VTHT 1413 , and VTHT 2209 AND departmental approval. Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify general types and groups of drugs. 2 - Prepare, label, package, and dispense pharmaceuticals in an ethical/legal manner. 3 - Calculate dosages using proper weights, units, and measures. 4 - Explain and use appropriate routes and methods of drug administration. 5 - Differentiate between normal and abnormal responses to medication.
	VTHT 1301 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Survey of the profession of veterinary technology with emphasis on basic techniques, handling and care of animals, and ethical and professional requirements. Clinical rotational time will be incorporated in the laboratory to develop feeding, handling, and medical treatment techniques. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Departmental approval Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate basic restraint, medication, and treatment techniques for domestic animals. 2 - Identify breeds of animals. 3 - Define the responsibilities of a veterinary assistant or technician in a veterinary practice including physical exams, basic care, feeding, sanitation, public and/or client relations. 4 - Identify ethical and legal issues.
	VTHT 1413 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 5 Gross anatomy of domestic animals including physiological explanations of how each organ system functions. Studies are to develop a practical application of knowledge and its relationship to the diagnoses and treatment of certain pathological problems and surgical conditions. Clinical rotation time is incorporated in the laboratory to develop feeding, handling, and treatment techniques for all domestic animals. Prerequisite: VTHT 1105 , VTHT 1301 , VTHT 2217 AND departmental approval. Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Describe the major anatomical systems of domestic animals. Integrate basic physiological processes with anatomical structures of domestic animals.
	VTHT 1441 - Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia techniques including identification and use of instruments and equipment. A major portion of the course will include detailed instruction in the principles of pharmacology with a practical application in determining anesthetic dosages and after care treatments for patients. Necropsy techniques will be demonstrated with active participation by students. Prerequisite: VTHT 2201 , VTHT 1413 , VTHT 1249 and Departmental Approval. Corequisite: VTHT 1140 , VTHT 1245 and VTHT 2331 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - The student will identify instruments used in veterinary surgery. 2 - Demonstrate operating room etiquette and the use of sterile technique. 3 - Perform pre-anesthesia evaluation, administer and monitor anesthesia, and provide post-anesthesia care. 4 - Recognize and respond appropriately to anesthetic emergencies. 5 - Assist with routine surgical and obstetrical procedures.
	VTHT 2201 - Canine and Feline Clinical Management Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of canines and felines in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of canines and felines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite: VTHT 1125 , VTHT 1109 , VTHT 1301 and VTHT 1413 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply sanitation and disease prevention techniques. 2 - Utilize medication procedures. 3 - Implement nutrition, reproduction, and behavior concepts of canines and felines in a clinical setting 4 - Differentiate between common disease pathophysiologies.
	VTHT 2205 - Equine Clinical Management Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of equines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite: VTHT 1105 , VTHT 1301 , and VTHT 1413 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate sanitation and disease prevention techniques. 2 - Perform medication procedures. 3 - Implement nutritional, behavioral, and reproductive concepts in an equines clinical setting.
	VTHT 2209 - Food Animal Clinical Management Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of food producing animals in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of food producing animals encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite: VTHT 1105 , VTHT 1301 , and VTHT 2217 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate sanitation and disease prevention techniques. 2 - Utilize medication procedures. 3 - Implement principles of nutrition, reproduction, and behavior of food producing animals in a clinical setting. 4 - Differentiate between common disease pathophysiologies
	VTHT 2213 - Lab Animal Clinical Management Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 1 Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of laboratory animals in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of laboratory animals encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite: VTHT 1109 and VTHT 1413 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate sanitation and disease prevention techniques. 2 - Utilize medication procedures. 3 - Implement principles of nutrition, reproduction, and behavior of laboratory animals in a clinical setting. 4 - Explain common disease pathophysiology.
	VTHT 2217 - Exotic Animal Clinical Management Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of exotic animals in a clinical or zoological setting. Review of common diseases of exotic animals encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: VTHT 1301 and VTHT 1105 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Implement sanitation and disease prevention techniques. 2 - Utilize medication procedures. 3 - Apply knowledge of nutrition, reproduction, and behavior of exotic animals in a clinical setting. 4 - Recognize common disease pathophysiology.
	VTHT 2223 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology I Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 In-depth study of hematology and related chemistries with emphasis on lab procedures. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory of hematology and urology. Hematology evaluation and urinalysis will be stressed to determine chemical and physical properties of all the diagnostic fluids. Prerequisite: VTHT 1109 , VTHT 1413 , and VTHT 2321 or permission from the program director Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Perform complete blood counts (CBC’s). 2 - Differentiate normal from abnormal blood components. 3 - Perform blood chemistries. 4 - Utilize diagnostic equipment.
	VTHT 2321 - Veterinary Parasitology Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Study of parasites common to domestic animals including zoonotic diseases. This course will include the study of both ectoparasites and endoparasites with discussions on control measures of public health importance and the pharmaceuticals appropriate for the parasite’s elimination. Prerequisite: VTHT 1109 , VTHT 1413 , and VTHT 2209 and Departmental approval Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify internal and external parasites including those of public health significance. 2 - Relate parasite life cycles to their prevention and control.
	VTHT 2331 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 In-depth study of urinalysis and cytology. Survey of microbiological techniques. Emphasis of laboratory procedures. A continuation of VTHT 2223 with a more technologically oriented evaluation of body fluids including blood chemistry and cytology. Microbiology, bacteriology and virology are also presented in detail. Prerequisite: VTHT 2223 ; Corequisite: VTHT 1140 , VTHT 1245 , and VTHT 1441 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Perform urinalysis, cytological, and basic microbiological techniques. 2 - Demonstrate the use of diagnostic equipment. 3 - Identify abnormal blood conditions and blood chemistries.
	VTHT 2360 - Clinical Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - External: 14 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisite: VTHT 2223 ; Corequisite: VTHT 1245 , VTHT 1441 , VTHT 1140 , and VTHT 2331 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry
Visual Communication
	ARTC 1302 - Digital Imaging I Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image acquisitions. Prerequisite: Competent knowledge of either Macintosh or Windows operating system. Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify terminology, advantages and limitations of image editing software. 2 - Distinguish bit-mapped resolutions for image acquisitions and output devices. 3 - Use digital editing and painting tools. 4 - Use basic half-tone theory in production of images, manipulate, create, and edit digital images for print and for web. 5 - Specify appropriate file formats. 6 - Demonstrate time management skills, adhering to all deadlines for assignments, tests, and projects. 7 - Utilize effective verbal communication skills with client and during classroom critique. 8 - Complete projects from pre-visualizing, scanning, or acquiring images to saving files and various outputting 9 - Demonstrate design skills and repurpose for a variety of delivery methods. 10 - Practice industry protocol for multi-designer projects that controls naming of files, naming of layers, and digital image manipulation that is reversible. 11 - Apply creativity through appropriate design principles.
	ARTC 1313 - Digital Publishing I Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 The fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing. Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply fundamentals of page layout. 2 - Define typographic terminology and specifications. 3 - Import text and graphics into page layout programs. 4 - Discuss file formats and file management. 5 - Apply typographic aesthetics to enhance layout. 6 - Demonstrate time management skills, adhering to all deadlines for assignments, tests, and projects. 7 - Utilize effective verbal communication skills during classroom critique. 8 - Apply the psychology of color to communicate a design concept. 9 - Create original project from concept to completion. 10 - Distinguish differences of various publishing software. 11 - Identify and apply basic design principles. 12 - Identify and apply basic design elements. 13 - Choose appropriate color modes for print. 14 - Prepare files for prepress and identify the process of outsource printing. 15 - Create single and multi-page projects.
	ARTC 1317 - Design Communication I Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Study of design development relating to graphic design terminology, tools and media, and layout and design concepts. Topics include integration of type, images and other design elements, and developing computer skills in industry standard computer programs. Prerequisite: None Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify design principles of visual communications. 2 - Implement the creative design process to produce a visual solution using the appropriate software. 3 - Apply design principles into commercial visual communications 4 - Organize design sequence into a comprehensive concept. 5 - Evaluate equipment requirements and identify technical constraints. 6 - Identify the different file formats, how to convert them, and be able to identify when to use them. 7 - Apply the psychology of color to communicate a design concept. 8 - Identify and implement process and procedures required to complete project including the importance of deadlines. 9 - Acquire graphic content for implementation. 10 - Apply typographic aesthetics to enhance visual communications. 11 - Create original project identifying technical skills; participate in class critiques utilizing design terminology.
	ARTC 1327 - Typography Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 A study of letterforms and typographic concepts as elements of graphic communication. Emphasis on developing a current, practical typographic knowledge based on industry standards. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Create letter forms. 2 - Solve typographic problems. 3 - Identify a variety of typefaces. 4 - Apply typographic practices
	ARTC 1353 - Computer Illustration Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Use of the tools and transformation options of an industry-standard vector drawing program to create complex illustrations or drawings. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify terminology, advantages and limitations of vector software. 2 - Use vector drawing tools manipulate, create, and edit vector drawings for print or web. 3 - Specify file formats. 4 - Use basic elements of layout and design principles. 5 - Implement illustration software for reproduction. 6 - Understanding of font types and their use. 7 - Using appropriate tools and colors in the creation of illustrations. 8 - Create design concepts, logos in a vector format, with Bezier curves. 9 - Plan and implement projects using a time line and evaluate the final results. 10 - Understand file formats and output printing devices 11 - Be able to find and resolve bugs. 12 - Be able to look at and analyze professional design pieces. 13 - Demonstrate time management skills, adhering to all deadlines for assignments, tests and projects. 14 - Utilize effective verbal communication skills with client and during classroom critique
	ARTC 2305 - Digital Imaging II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Principles of digital image processing and electronic painting. Emphasis on bitmapped or raster-based image marking and the creative aspects of electronic illustration for commercial and fine art applications. Prerequisite: ARTC 1302 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Use advanced concepts and concerns associated with image resolution and file size. 2 - Demonstrate digital editing and use of printing/web tools. 3 - Create, edit, and paint digital images. 4 - Color correction and manipulation of photographic images. 5 - Save and output images on various devices. 6 - Create raster design concepts using graphic design software utilizing fonts, formatting, file types. 7 - Scanning, video capture and still images to create new concepts, as well as evaluating creative development of a project and its overall end visual appeal. 8 - Identify time constraints, bugs, and identify possible solutions to problems. 9 - Understanding different printing output requirements and color separations, as used for commercial lithography. 10 - Using color management systems for files, and use color manipulation to achieve a stated purpose. 11 - Demonstrate planning skills and the evolution of an idea with thumbnail sketches. 12 - Utilize effective communication skills to classroom critiques. 13 - Demonstrate knowledge of digital image manipulation. 14 - Evaluate current commercial design effectiveness.
	ARTC 2313 - Digital Publishing II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Includes layout procedures from thumbnails and roughs to final comprehensive and print output. Emphasis on design principles for the creation of advertising and publishing materials, and techniques for efficient planning and documenting projects. Prerequisite: ARTC 1313 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Complete projects using thumbnails, roughs, and comprehensives. 2 - Use industry standard page layout software to create printable advertising and print collateral. 3 - Coordinate color and use the principles and elements of design. 4 - Apply typographic aesthetics to enhance layout. 5 - Demonstrate time management skills, adhering to all deadlines for assignments, tests, and projects. 6 - Utilize effective verbal communication skills during classroom critique. 7 - Apply the psychology of color to communicate a design concept. 8 - Create original project from concept to completion 9 - Distinguish differences between various publishing software. 10 - Identify and apply basic design principles. 11 - Identify and apply basic design elements. 12 - Prepare files for prepress and identify the process of outsource printing. 13 - Create single and multi-page projects.
	ARTC 2335 - Portfolio Development Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design class projects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentation methods based on the student’s specific area of study. Prerequisite: Departmental approval Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Student will arrange and refine projects for inclusion in a graphic design portfolio. 2 - Identify industry requirements for employment. 3 - Identify current events, skills, attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the industry and relevant to the professional development of the student. 4 - Create a presentation portfolio.
	ARTC 2347 - Design Communications II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 An advanced study of the design process and art direction. Emphasis on form and content through the selection, creation, and integration of typographic, photographic, illustrative, and design elements. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; ARTC 1317 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Combine type and images into effective communication. 2 - Choose proper software to produce desired effects. 3 - Summarize the principles of design that guide the form and function for a visual solution. 4 - Create preliminary design utilizing steps to achieve conceptual designs. 5 - Create prototypes as required. 6 - Create visual communication utilizing appropriate software. 7 - Identify steps in reaching conceptual concepts.. 8 - Make presentations of projects identifying technical skills; participate in class critiques utilizing design terminology 9 - Develop and implement work processes and procedures required to complete project including the importance of deadlines.
	ARTC 2348 - Digital Publishing III Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 A project-based page layout course from concept to completion addressing design problems, preflight of files, color separations, and trapping techniques. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; ARTC 2313 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Utilize advanced typography and design skills. 2 - Complete individually and/or team projects. 3 - Resolve design and preflight problems. 4 - Use typographical considerations regarding printing to different output devices. 5 - Interact with printers and/or service bureaus 6 - Generate color separations 7 - Apply trapping techniques. 8 - Work with a “client” to design and create a marketable print project. 9 - Demonstrate advanced layout skills using a variety of desktop publishing software. 10 - Demonstrate a mastery level of font selection and manipulation. 11 - Demonstrate time management skills, adhering to all deadlines for assignments, tests, and projects. 12 - Utilize effective verbal communication skills with client and during classroom critique.. 13 - Apply the psychology of color to communicate a design concept. 14 - Demonstrate industry-level knowledge and use of design principles through application. 15 - Demonstrate a working understanding of pre-press design and layout. 16 - Create original single page and multi-page projects from concept to completion.
	ARTC 2380 - Cooperative Education Commercial and Advertising Art Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 20 Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: Departmental approval Student Learning Outcomes 1 - As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	ARTV 1303 - Basic Animation Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Examination of animation concepts, principles, and storyboard for basic production. Emphasizes creating movement and expression utilizing traditionally or digitally generated image sequences. Prerequisite: None Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate animation principles. 2 - Communicate conceptual ideas through storyboards. 3 - Execute animation sequences. 4 - Develop artwork using traditional or digital tools. 5 - Apply Disney’s 12 animation design principles in creation of animated objects, characters, and scenes. 6 - Evaluate the visual appeal of characters by critiquing examples of the evolution of animation styles and techniques. 7 - Identify the tools and resources used in 3-D animation.
	ARTV 1341 - 3-D Animation I Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Intermediate level 3-D course introducing animation tools and techniques used to create movement. Emphasis on using principles of animation. Prerequisite: ARTV 1345 , ARTV 1303 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Utilize animation software and production skills. 2 - Develop a sense of weight and motion in animated shots. 3 - Develop animation for multi-media productions, games or simulations.
	ARTV 1343 - Digital Sound Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Digitizing sound and incorporating it into video games, multimedia or web projects for various delivery systems. Emphasizes compression issues, sampling, synchronizing, and resource management. Prerequisite: None Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Generate sound files from various sources. 2 - Select sounds that are appropriate for a project’s content. 3 - Use sound editing software to manipulate and improve sound files. 4 - Incorporate sound files into a project. 5 - Synchronize sound files with visuals and animation.
	ARTV 1345 - 3-D Modeling and Rendering I Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Techniques of three-dimensional (3-D) modeling utilizing industry standard software. Includes the creation and modification of 3-D geometric shapes, use of a variety of rendering techniques, camera, light sources, texture, and surface mapping. Corequisite: ARTC 1302 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Construct 3-D objects. 2 - Utilize tools for lighting, surfacing and camera. 3 - Render 3-D scenes. 4 - Demonstrate digital lighting and camera operations on constructed objects through the use of rendering. 5 - Outline partial relationship of multiple objects. 6 - Explain perspective and dimensions. 7 - Utilize 3-D animation software. 8 - Explain perspective and dimensions. 9 - Stage, generate and execute, 2D renders of 3-D models. 10 - Develop production experience by working within a project’s technical and time constraints. 11 - Identify, navigate and test appropriate solutions based on commercial project criteria.
	ARTV 1351 - Digital Video Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Producing and editing video and sound for multimedia or web productions. Emphasizes capture, editing, and outputting of video using a digital video workstation. Prerequisite: None Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Use digital video capture and output methods. 2 - Apply appropriate compression schemes for various output 3 - Integrate still graphics and animation into a production. 4 - Apply principles of video production 5 - Identify the components of a digital video system. 6 - Identify copyright usage. 7 - Identify and apply the principles of scripting. 8 - Present, or “pitch” a concept for a video production. 9 - Identify and apply storyboarding principles. 10 - Utilize various video and sound compression schemes. 11 - Identify and apply the principles of television and film to digital video editing. 12 - Work with a team to develop a comprehensive video production. 13 - Participate in class critiques. 14 - Evaluate the quality of sound. 15 - Utilize the basic features in a sound editing software for acquiring, adding effects, and editing sound. 16 - Determine which sound equipment is appropriate for sound recording.
	ARTV 2341 - Advanced Digital Video Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Advanced digital video techniques for post-production. Emphasizes integration of special effects and animation for film, video, and the Internet. Exploration of new and emerging compression and video streaming technologies. Prerequisite: ENGL 0304 or ESOL 0364 and ENGL 0306 or ESOL 0374 or ENGL 0302 , ARTV 1351 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Integrate animation in video productions. 2 - Generate special effects for film/video production. 3 - Apply video streaming technologies for Internet video. 4 - Apply chroma-keying in video productions. 5 - Plan, edit, and produce a video production.
	ARTV 2345 - 3-D Modeling and Rendering II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 A studio course focused on advanced 3-D modeling and rendering techniques using industry standard software, modeling techniques, camera settings, lighting, and surfacing to develop detailed environments. Prerequisite: ARTV 1345 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Build seamless organic models 2 - Rig models for animation. 3 - Develop complex environments with detailed surfaces and advanced lighting techniques. 4 - Demonstrate advanced rendering techniques. 5 - Produce advanced object modeling.
	ARTV 2351 - 3-D Animation II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Advanced level 3-D course utilizing animation tools and techniques used to develop movement. Emphasis on advanced animation techniques. This is a studio course focused on advanced 3-D modeling and rendering techniques using industry standard software, modeling techniques, camera settings, lighting, and surfacing to develop detailed environments. Prerequisite: ARTV 1341 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Utilize advanced animation techniques and production skills. 2 - Develop a sense of weight and motion with rigs in animated shots.
	FLMC 1300 - Production Management Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 An introduction to managing above- and below-the-line film or video production costs. Emphasizes analysis of scripts and treatments to determine production costs, crewing requirements, location needs, equipment rentals, and associated production costs. Prerequisite: None Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Analyze a script to determine the cost of production. 2 - Develop a detailed budget for a production. 3 - Develop a production schedule. 4 - Research and develop resources for various production needs as required.
	FLMC 1304 - Lighting for Film or Video Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Fundamentals of lighting techniques for film or video production with respect to lighting tools, composition and camera motion to support dynamic storytelling. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate skills in lighting a scene to achieve a professional camera image while on location or in a studio setting.
	FLMC 1331 - Video Graphics and Visual Effects I Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 A course in the applications of computers for video production. Design of computer graphic workstations and development of a rationale for selecting software, hardware, and peripherals. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, ARTC 1302 or departmental approval Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Describe the system components of a computer graphics workstation. 2 - Detail basic computer workflow. 3 - Design and produce original 2-D computer materials.
	FLMC 2330 - Audio Post Production Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Skill development utilizing the technology, creative application and requirements for producing audio soundtracks for film and video. Prerequisite: None Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate the use of time code and synchronization to mix and prepare video for audio playback. 2 - Construct basic soundtrack. 3 - Collect field recordings for sound effects.
	FLMC 2331 - Video Graphics and Visual Effects II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Advanced concepts of designing vector and raster graphics, executing rendering techniques, designing and producing three-dimensional (3-D) materials, and selecting hardware, software, and peripherals for video production. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, FLMC 1331 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Design and produce original 3-D computer materials for digital film. 2 - Apply the elements of visual storytelling and psychological effects of color and motion. 3 - Design a computerized system for video production. 4 - Apply the principles of scripting, pitching, and storyboarding projects. 5 - Produce broadcast-ready video that is incorporated into a demo reel. 6 - Present comprehensive project to client, which incorporates original concept, storyboard, application, techniques, and critique. 7 - Investigate career opportunities and applications of computer video production and explore internship opportunities.
	FLMC 2333 - Cinematography Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Advanced concepts of theoretical elements and practical applications of the cinematic craft. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; ARTC 1317 , FLMC 1304 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Employ concepts and theory. 2 - Analyze scene with respect to cinematography. 3 - Explain differences in lighting styles. 4 - Evaluate cinematic production tools. 5 - Apply techniques to produce a short video or film.
	FLMC 2444 - Advanced Film and Video Editing Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Exploration of the creative possibilities of non-linear film and video editing. Includes editing aesthetics, titles, graphic design, compositing, and special effects. Prerequisite: RTVB 2330 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Analyze and apply editing skills to include basic compositing techniques, keying, matting, and key-framing using alpha channel controls. 2 - Utilize third party plug-ins in the context of computer editing. 3 - Compare and contrast editing video and editing film on a non-linear system.
	GRPH 1305 - Introduction to Graphic Arts and Printing Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Graphic arts industry, including the history of printing, techniques involved in the production and distribution of printed materials, the kinds of printing industries and printing terminology and identify career opportunities in graphics and printing fields. Prerequisite: ARTC 2348 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Analyze procedures in the printing plant, such as safety and operations of printing equipment. 2 - Use terminology of the printing industry in written and oral presentations and develop interpersonal skills.
	IMED 1301 - Introduction to Digital Media Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 A survey of the theories, elements, and hardware/software components of digital media. Emphasis on conceptualizing and producing digital media presentations. Prerequisite: None Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Utilize the elements and hardware/software components of digital media. 2 - Produce a digital media presentation. 3 - Select optimal digital media strategies for various delivery systems. 4 - Examine digital media industry career opportunities. 5 - Identify basic theory for graphics, sound and video (e.g. resolution, color depth, file formats, codec, frame rate, sample rate and size, etc.) and apply to a digital media presentation. 6 - Create animated images with motion media software. 7 - Develop and create a personal web page using basic HTML. 8 - Identify and apply the digital media development process. 9 - Build resources and find hardware and software solutions for all aspect of digital media productions. 10 - Indentify copyright usage and laws. 11 - Research professional work on all elements of multimedia (graphic, audio, video, 2D/3D animation to gain an insight of professional quality and trends. 12 - List the names of major software programs used in all aspects of digital media including graphics, sound, video, 2D/3D animation, and authoring. 13 - Identify major design issues and software for digital publishing. 14 - Identify major software and general techniques to create 3D mages and animations 15 - Utilize graphic software to create and slice interface images for a web site project.
	IMED 1316 - Web Design I Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Instruction in web design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, websites, and browsers. Emphasis is on the use of hypertext markup languages (XHTML) to design functional and compelling web pages. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify how the Internet functions with specific attention to the World Wide Web and file transfer. 2 - Apply design techniques in the creation and optimization of graphics and other embedded elements. 3 - Demonstrate the use of World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) formatting and layout standards. 4 - Design, create, test, and maintain a web site. 5 - Identify the benefits and limitations of various web page development software. 6 - Utilize effective verbal communication skills with client and during classroom critique. 7 - Work with an approved client to design and create a web site by a specific due date. 8 - Demonstrate time management skills, adhering to all deadlines for assignments, tests, and projects. 9 - Utilize effective verbal communication skills with client and during classroom critique. 10 - Identify time, technology, and resource restraints in the planning for the web site. 11 - Document clearly and concisely a design plan that includes the purpose of the site, analysis of the target audience, content outline, list of available resources, timeline, navigation flowchart, and storyboard. 12 - Apply creativity through design of client’s web site. 13 - Maintain consistent look and feel among all pages of web site. 14 - Identify time, technology, and resource restraints in the planning for the web site. 15 - Practice correct HTML coding that follows transitional XHTML syntax and displays in the most widely used browsers. 16 - Describe the advantages of cascading style sheets. 17 - Recognize the purpose of using a markup validation service at http://www.w3c.org. 18 - Utilize graphic software to create and slice interface images for a web site project.
	IMED 1341 - Interface Design Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Skill development in the interface design process including selecting interfaces relative to a project’s content and delivery system. Emphasis on aesthetic issues such as iconography, screen composition, colors, and typography. Prerequisite: ARTC 1302 and ARTC 1317 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Develop user interfaces based on human perception principles. 2 - Critique user interface and screen designs. 3 - Develop navigation methods and screen composition for digital media. 4 - Describe interface and screen design decisions. 5 - Use an interface design process that includes flowcharting, target audience analysis, and content organization to select a project’s interface. 6 - Explain how technical constraints of various delivery systems affect design decisions. 7 - Integrate design principles when laying out the visual hierarchy of project pages. 8 - Create storyboards that maintain consistent visual unity for project pages.
	IMED 1345 - Interactive Digital Media I Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create interactive digital media applications and/or animations using industry standard authoring software. Prerequisite: ARTC 1317 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Develop an interactive digital media presentation integrating different types of media. 2 - Design a navigation scheme. 3 - Demonstrate animation techniques. 4 - Demonstrate storyboarding techniques. 5 - Create digital presentations/simulations that include copyright information and consider make or buy decisions. 6 - Identify and apply the process of using various software programs to prepare various media for a digital presentation. 7 - Utilize a scripting language to create interactivity. 8 - Identify and apply interface design principles to design and create consistent style, size and content across the project. 9 - Participate in class critique.
	IMED 1391 - Special Topics Education/Instructional Media Design Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course will focus on video pre-production, production, and post-production for client-based projects. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Plan the development of training and instructional video. 2 - Produce the training and instructional video so that it meets technical and quality measures of the video production field. 3 - Demonstrate knowledge of standard copyright rules (related terms, obtaining permission, and citing copyrighted material). 4 - Identify project management tasks and responsibilities. 5 - Apply ethical, legal, and socially responsible practices. 6 - Use written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
	IMED 2309 - Internet Commerce Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 An overview of the Internet as a marketing and sales tool with emphasis on developing a prototype for electronic commerce. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, IMED 1316 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Perform audience analysis. 2 - State marketing objectives. 3 - Evaluate strategies for secure data transfer. 4 - Design a web project to use real-time processing capabilities intended to interact with a database.
	IMED 2311 - Portfolio Development Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Preparation and enhancement of portfolio to meet professional standards, development of presentation skills, and improvement of job-seeking techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Arrange and refine projects for presentation. 2 - Develop a presentation portfolio. 3 - Articulate the advantages of membership in a professional organization. 4 - Identify current industry requirements for employment.
	IMED 2313 - Project Analysis and Design Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Application of the planning and production processes for digital media projects. Emphasis on copyright and other legal issues, content design and production management. Practice in writing a proposal for a client and presenting it. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, IMED 1301 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Analyze client’s needs to determine a solution. 2 - Develop a comprehensive design document that includes target audience analysis, budget, purpose, goals and objectives, content outline, flow chart, and storyboard. 3 - Identify timeline constraints and project interdependencies. 4 - Establish team roles for the project. 5 - Plan a budget and schedule. 6 - Write a proposal for a project that becomes a working agreement with the client. 7 - Create a design document showing creativity and originality. 8 - Determine and state the user objectives for a project.. 9 - Acquire the content and organize it in outline format. 10 - Prepare a project storyboard. 11 - Prepare a chart that shows the navigation of the project. 12 - Analyze project specifications and determine what type of media would be appropriate for the project. 13 - Resolve communication problems using active listening and communication skills 14 - Adhere to copyright guidelines.
	IMED 2315 - Web Design II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 A study of markup language and advanced layout techniques for creating Web pages. Emphasis on identifying the target audience and producing websites according to accessibility standards, cultural appearance, and legal issues. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, IMED 1316 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate the use of World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards for style, accessibility, layout, and formatting. 2 - Build web pages with dynamic customization capabilities. 3 - Develop web sites designed for usability and cultural diversity. 4 - Utilize design strategies to increase the success of locating the site via search engines.
	IMED 2345 - Interactive Digital Media II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Instruction in the use of scripting languages to create interactive digital media applications. Prerequisite: IMED 1345 ; ENGL 0304 or ESOL 0364 AND ENGL 0306 or ESOL 0374 OR ENGL 0302 . Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Write or adapt scripts for interactivity. 2 - Develop digital media applications. 3 - Implement control structures. 4 - Demonstrate the use of functions and variables. 5 - Apply programming techniques including variables, functions, control structures, arrays to create interactive multimedia presentations for various delivery methods. 6 - Analyze and modify given programming codes. 7 - Identify and apply efficient algorithms for a digital media presentation. 8 - Identify and apply debugging techniques. 9 - Identify and apply good commenting in programming codes.
	IMED 2349 - Internet Server Management Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Web server software installation, configuration, and maintenance. Includes scripting, and website. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; IMED 1316 ; COSC 1336 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Install and configure a secure web server. 2 - Evaluate and use appropriate tools for web site publishing. 3 - Test performance and platform compatibility. 4 - Utilize basic server-side scripting. 5 - Develop projects that demonstrate website planning, testing, production, and marketing.
	IMED 2380 - Cooperative Education - Interactive Media Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 20 Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Meets requirements for final semester Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 3 - Complete individualized job-related objectives to provide new learning experiences related to student’s career field. 4 - Describe the differences between working for a fortune 500 for-profit organization, small-mid sized company or non-profit organization 5 - Explore the concepts of entrepreneurship and discuss the pros and cons of starting your own business. 6 - Use email to submit assignments to instructor. 7 - Identify where you want to be in your career path after five years and summarize the steps needed to achieve this goal. 8 - Communicate and jointly work on teams with computer programmers and or printers
	PHTC 1311 - Fundamentals of Photography Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 An introduction to camera operation and image production, composition, supplemental lighting, and use of exposure meters and filters. This course covers the operation of a digital camera and the proper use of photographic equipment. Prerequisite: None; Corequisite: ARTC 1302 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Explore the use of the camera for photographing in various lighting situations. 2 - Demonstrate proper use of supplemental lighting. 3 - Create photographic images. 4 - Manipulate camera controls for specific outcomes. 5 - Compose a communicative image. 6 - Present work for critical discussion. 7 - Identify digital cameras, parts, controls, and their appropriate usages. 8 - Identify lenses, their characteristics, and usages. 9 - Develop proper camera operations (motion, depth of field, macro, night photography) 10 - Establish an efficient workflow in downloading, organizing, archiving/backing up, and retrieving photos. 11 - Apply some basic photo editing techniques 12 - Identify correct camera exposure settings for most lighting and subject situations. 13 - Apply basic composition principles when preparing a shoot. 14 - Describe the differences between image formats created by digital cameras and their use as part of the digital workflow. 15 - Explain the purpose of software applications that are used in digital photography. 16 - Produce a portfolio.
	PHTC 1345 - Illustrative Photography I Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Instruction in the technical aspects involved in commercial photography. Topics include lighting equipment, techniques of production photography, reproduction principles, illustrative techniques, and advertising. Prerequisite: PHTC 1311 or department approval. Corequisite: ARTC 1302 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate proper use of cameras, tungsten and electronic flash lighting, and associated equipment. 2 - Conceptualize photographic illustrations. 3 - Develop the concept for advertising a product. 4 - Stage the product and use visual effects to enhance the look of the product. 5 - Demonstrate product lighting when shooting different types of materials; ie, wood, glass, reflective objects. 6 - Research and build a library of examples of good illustrative photography. 7 - Describe the equipment, software, and amenities for a commercial studio. 8 - Utilize the power of illustrative photography in advertising, annual report reports and all forms of digital media projects. 9 - Identify ways to create an appropriate appeal for marketing the product. 10 - Identify ways to work with a client from proposal to delivery of the final image package. 11 - Produce a portfolio.
	PHTC 2301 - Intermediate Photography Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Continuation of “Fundamentals of Photography.” Emphasizes social, portrait, studio, fashion, theatrical, publicity, and event photography. Covers some aspects of photojournalism. Prerequisite: PHTC 1311 or departmental approval Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Utilize manual setting and adjustment of a camera for photographing in any lighting situation. 2 - Demonstrate proper use of studio lighting. 3 - Explain the technical and aesthetic aspects of commercial photography using a variety of subjects. 4 - Present work for critical review.
	PHTC 2349 - Photo Digital Imaging II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Advanced concepts in the use of the computer and software for photographic manipulation and output. Prerequisite: ARTC 1302 and ARTC 1317 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Produce photographs that illustrate advanced manipulation and enhancement techniques. 2 - Utilize computers, various photographic input and output devices, and memory and software applications. 3 - Produce a body of work that illustrates photographic skills in digital mastery and personal expression. 4 - Identify the preparation of images, file formats, and settings for commercial output options. 5 - Use advanced digital workflow techniques, on-line and local archiving and backup procedures. 6 - Define the elements of exposure and ways to correct these problems in the camera and with software. 7 - Perform advanced photo restoration. 8 - Perform advance compositing techniques. 9 - Practice color management (calibration, profiles, etc.). 10 - Produce a portfolio.
Vocational Nursing
	VNSG 1119 - Leadership and Professional Development Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations, and continuing education. Emphasis on application and preparation for the licensing examination and the workforce. Prerequisite: VNSG 1409 . Corequisite: VNSG 2410 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Describe the role of the licensed vocational nurse in multi-disciplinary settings inclusive of basic principles of leadership and management. 2 - Discuss the role of professional organizations and regulatory agencies. 3 - Explain the Texas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations and the Nurse Practice Act. 4 - Identify criteria and appropriate resources for continuing education. 5 - Complete assigned computer programs and other review materials in preparation for national licensing examination. 6 - Discuss appropriate contents of a professional resume. 7 - List effective interview skills.
	VNSG 1122 - Vocational Nursing Concepts Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Introduction to the nursing profession and its responsibilities. Includes legal and ethical issues in nursing practice. Concepts related to the physical, emotional, and psychosocial self-care of the learner/professional. Prerequisite: RNSG 1229 , RNSG 1362 , RNSG 2504 Corequisite: VNSG 2362 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Discuss the personal adjustments essential to the development of the vocational nurse. 2 - Identify the role of the licensed vocational nurse. 3 - Discuss the legal and ethical responsibilities in vocational nursing practice.
	VNSG 1160 - Clinical - Basics Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - External: 4 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. This course involves direct patient interaction for mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies performed in a variety of health care settings with a focus on long term care. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Program admission; Corequisite: VNSG 1323 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal & ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the application language of the occupation and the business or industry. 3 - Demonstrate competencies in basic nursing skills in assigned clinical settings. 4 - Identify steps in the nursing process and how each relates to nursing care. 5 - Discuss the delivery of basic nursing skills in a variety of health care settings. 6 - Establish collegial relationsips with LSC faculty, staff, and peers.
	VNSG 1163 - Clinical - Pediatric Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - External: 3 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. This course involves direct patient interaction for mastery of nursing skills and competencies performed in a variety of health care settings with a focus on the care of the well and the ill child. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; VNSG 1160 , VNSG 1260 , VNSG 1304 , VNSG 1323 , VNSG 1400 and BIOL 2404 ; Corequisite: VNSG 1334 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply theory/concepts/skills involving specialized materials/equipment/procedures/regulations/laws/interactions w/in & among political/economic/environmental/social/legal systems associated w/ the particular occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry. 3 - Utilize the nursing process to assist in planning care for the well or ill child.
	VNSG 1216 - Nutrition Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Introduction to nutrients and the role of diet therapy in growth and development and in the maintenance of health. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Discuss the role of nutrients in growth and development and health maintenance. 2 - Identify the basic nutrients. 3 - Identify diet therapy associated with disease processes.
	VNSG 1226 - Gerontology Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Overview of the physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of the aging process. Addresses disease processes of aging. Exploration of perceptions toward care of the older adult. Prerequisite: Program Admission. Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Describe the aspects of aging. 2 - Discuss disease processes associated with aging. 3 - Identify perceptions related to care of the older adult.
	VNSG 1238 - Mental Illness Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process. Prerequisite: Program Admission. Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify common mental illnesses and maladaptive behavior. 2 - Utilize the nursing process to assist in planning care for the individual with mental illness or maladaptive behavior. 3 - Discuss trends in the management of the individual requiring psychotherapeutic treatment.
	VNSG 1260 - Clinical I Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - External: 8 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. This course involves direct patient interaction for mastery of nursing skills and competencies performed in a variety of health care settings with a focus on acute care. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; VNSG 1160 ; Corequisite: VNSG 1400 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry. 3 - Apply theory regarding the physical, mental, and emotional changes associated with the aging process. 4 - Demonstrate interventions which meet identified physiological needs of clients across the life span. 5 - Demonstrate the basic interventions to support the client and family during life stages including death and dying.
	VNSG 1262 - Clinical II Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - External: 11 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. This course involves direct patient interaction for mastery of nursing skills and competencies performed in a variety of health care settings with a focus on acute care. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; VNSG 1160 , VNSG 1260 , VNSG 1304 , VNSG 1323 , VNSG 1400 ; Corequisite: VNSG 1409 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry. 3 - Apply knowledge of normal physiological functioning and pathologic variations in caring for the adult with common medical surgical health problems. 4 - Implement the steps in the nursing process and demonstrate how each relates to nursing care. 5 - Incorporate nutrition, drug therapy, diagnostic data, and nursing interventions in developing plans of care to meet the needs of the adult client experiencing common medical-surgical problems.
	VNSG 1304 - Foundations of Nursing Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues, and the role of vocational nurse. Topics include mental health, therapeutic communication, cultural and spiritual diversity, nursing process and holistic awareness. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; College Level Readiness in Math; Program Admission; BIOL 2404 . Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify roles and legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of a vocational nurse as a member of the health care team in a variety of health care settings. 2 - Identify characteristics of a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship. 3 - Examine positive nurse/patient mental health practices emphasizing cultural and spiritual diversity. 4 - Relate the history of nursing to the present day. 5 - Describe the components of the nursing process. 6 - Assess and report on their strengths, preferences, and college and career success attributes. 7 - Identify, describe, and utilize campus support services, systems, and student life opportunities. 8 - Use financial literacy knowledge and skills to create a personal money management plan for college success. 9 - Formulate educational and career goals and apply strategies to advance their goals and college performance. 10 - Create an academic plan and identify the requirements for successful completion of their academic plan.
	VNSG 1323 - Basic Nursing Skills Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 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. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; College Level Readiness in Math; Program Admission; BIOL 2404 . Corequisite: VNSG 1160 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Demonstrate safe and competent basic nursing skills. 2 - Describe how each step of the nursing process relates to nursing care. 3 - Discuss the implementation of basic nursing skills in a variety of health care settings.
	VNSG 1330 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 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. Prerequisite: VNSG 1409 . Corequisite: VNSG 2161 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing. 2 - Identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods. 3 - Relate characteristics of the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process.
	VNSG 1331 - Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Prerequisite: Program Admission. Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify properties, effects, and principles of pharmacotherapeutic agents. 2 - Explain nursing interventions associated with the various pharmacotherapeutic agents
	VNSG 1334 - Pediatrics Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process. Prerequisite: VNSG 1400 . Corequisite: VNSG 1163 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Identify safety principles related to childcare. 2 - Discuss primary nursing care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. 3 - Apply concepts of growth and development to the care of pediatric patients utilizing the nursing process.
	VNSG 1400 - Nursing in Health and Illness I Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 1 Introduction to general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the patient across the life span, and therapeutic nursing interventions. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; College Level Readiness in Math; Program admission; BIOL 2404 ; Corequisite: VNSG 1260 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Describe the psychosocial, growth and development, and physiological needs of patients across the life span. 2 - Identify primary health care needs of the patient. 3 - Identify the basic interventions to support the patient and family during life stages including death and dying. 4 - emotional changes associated with the aging process.
	VNSG 1409 - Nursing in Health and Illness II Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 1 Introduction to health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions. Prerequisite: VNSG 1400 ; Corequisite: VNSG 1262 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with medical-surgical health problems. 2 - Evaluate and treat patients with medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition, pharmacological therapy, and principles of safety.
	VNSG 2161 - Maternal/Newborn Clinical Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours - External: 3 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. This course involves direct patient interaction for mastery of nursing skills and competencies performed in a variety of health care settings with a focus on maternal/newborn care. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; VNSG 1163 , VNSG 1331 , VNSG 1262 , and VNSG 1409 ; Corequisite: VNSG 1330 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry. 3 - Identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods. 4 - Demonstrate nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs of mother and normal newborn utilizing the nursing process.
	VNSG 2361 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - External: 15 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. This course involves direct patient interaction for mastery of nursing skills and competencies performed in a variety of health care settings with a focus on acute care. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; VNSG 1163 , VNSG 1331 , VNSG 1262 and VNSG 1409 ; Corequisite: VNSG 2410 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry. 3 - Utilize nutrition, drug therapy, diagnostic data and the nursing process in developing plans of care to meet the needs of the adult client experiencing common medical-surgical health problems. 4 - Utilize the nursing process to implement care for adults with common medical-surgical health problems.
	VNSG 2362 - VN Clinical I Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - External: 12 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: RNSG 1229 , RNSG 1362 , and RNSG 2504 Corequisite: VNSG 1122 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business or industry. 3 - Demonstrate competency and accountability in the performance of technical skills when providing nursing care to multiple clients of all ages and cultural groups. 4 - Implement established teaching plans for clients with common health problems and well defined learning needs, directed toward promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. 5 - Implement the plan of care within the legal and ethical framework of the vocational nurse role. 6 - Provide individualized health care, based on the nursing process and a commitment to caring, to culturally diverse clients across the life span and wellness-illness continuum.
	VNSG 2363 - Clinical: Practical Nurse II Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - External: 12 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. This course is an elective for students enrolled in the ADN program. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: VNSG 2362 with a “C” or better Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable technical language of the occupation and the business or industry. 3 - Provide individualized health care, based on the nursing process and a commitment to caring, to culturally diverse clients across the life span and wellness-illness continuum. 4 - Demonstrate competency and accountability in the performance of technical skills when providing nursing care to multiple clients of all age and cultural groups. 5 - Implement the plan of care within the legal and ethical framework of vocational nurse role. 6 - Implement established teaching plans for clients with common health problems and well defines learning needs, directed towards promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. 7 - Actively promote the improvement of nursing practice and the delivery of health care, by serving as a positive role model.
	VNSG 2410 - Nursing in Health and Illness III Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 1 Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of medical-surgical health problems of the patient including concepts of mental illness. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. Prerequisite: VNSG 1409 ; Corequisite: VNSG 2361 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with medical-surgical health problems. 2 - Evaluate and treat patients with medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition, phamacological therapy, and principles of safety. 3 - Discuss concepts of mental illness. 4 - Utilize learned skills and knowledge for transition from student to graduate vocational nurse.
Welding Technology
	METL 1266 - Practicum - Metallurgical Technology/Technician Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours - External: 14 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Prerequisite: METL 1313 and METL 2441 Student Learning Outcomes 1 - As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
	METL 1301 - Introduction to Metallurgy Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 A study of refining mechanical and physical properties of ferrous and nonferrous materials including the theory of alloys, heat treatment, and testing. Prerequisite: None Student Learning Outcomes 1 - Define the physical and mechanical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 2 - Describe the steel making process. 3 - Describe methods of destructive and nondestructive testing. 4 - Explain the effects of hot working, cold working, welding, machining, and heat treating on metal properties. 5 - Define metallurgical terms and processes. 6 - Recognize defects and their causes.

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SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication

SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication

SPCH 1342 - Voice and Diction

SPCH 2333 - Discussion and Small Group Communication

SPCH 2335 - Argumentation and Debate

SPCH 2341 - Oral Interpretation

SRGT 1260 - Clinical I - Surgical/Operating Room Tech

SRGT 1360 - Clinical II - Surgical Technology/Technologist

SRGT 1405 - Introduction to Surgical Technology

SRGT 1409 - Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques

SRGT 1541 - Surgical Procedures I

SRGT 1542 - Surgical Procedures II

SRGT 2130 - Professional Readiness

SRGT 2462 - Clinical III

SRGT 2563 - Clinical IV

VTHT 1105 - Veterinary Medical Terminology

VTHT 1109 - Veterinary Nutrition

VTHT 1125 - Pharmacological Calculations

VTHT 1140 - Veterinary Jurisprudence and Ethics

VTHT 1166 - Practicum Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician

VTHT 1245 - Veterinary Radiology

VTHT 1249 - Veterinary Pharmacology

VTHT 1301 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology

VTHT 1413 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

VTHT 1441 - Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance

VTHT 2201 - Canine and Feline Clinical Management

VTHT 2205 - Equine Clinical Management

VTHT 2209 - Food Animal Clinical Management

VTHT 2213 - Lab Animal Clinical Management

VTHT 2217 - Exotic Animal Clinical Management

VTHT 2223 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology I

VTHT 2321 - Veterinary Parasitology

VTHT 2331 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology II

VTHT 2360 - Clinical

ARTC 1302 - Digital Imaging I

ARTC 1313 - Digital Publishing I

ARTC 1317 - Design Communication I

ARTC 1327 - Typography

ARTC 1353 - Computer Illustration

ARTC 2305 - Digital Imaging II

ARTC 2313 - Digital Publishing II

ARTC 2335 - Portfolio Development

ARTC 2347 - Design Communications II

ARTC 2348 - Digital Publishing III

ARTC 2380 - Cooperative Education Commercial and Advertising Art

ARTV 1303 - Basic Animation

ARTV 1341 - 3-D Animation I

ARTV 1343 - Digital Sound

ARTV 1345 - 3-D Modeling and Rendering I

ARTV 1351 - Digital Video

ARTV 2341 - Advanced Digital Video

ARTV 2345 - 3-D Modeling and Rendering II

ARTV 2351 - 3-D Animation II

FLMC 1300 - Production Management

FLMC 1304 - Lighting for Film or Video

FLMC 1331 - Video Graphics and Visual Effects I

FLMC 2330 - Audio Post Production

FLMC 2331 - Video Graphics and Visual Effects II

FLMC 2333 - Cinematography

FLMC 2444 - Advanced Film and Video Editing

GRPH 1305 - Introduction to Graphic Arts and Printing

IMED 1301 - Introduction to Digital Media

IMED 1316 - Web Design I

IMED 1341 - Interface Design

IMED 1345 - Interactive Digital Media I

IMED 1391 - Special Topics Education/Instructional Media Design

IMED 2309 - Internet Commerce

IMED 2311 - Portfolio Development

IMED 2313 - Project Analysis and Design

IMED 2315 - Web Design II

IMED 2345 - Interactive Digital Media II

IMED 2349 - Internet Server Management

IMED 2380 - Cooperative Education - Interactive Media

PHTC 1311 - Fundamentals of Photography

PHTC 1345 - Illustrative Photography I

PHTC 2301 - Intermediate Photography

PHTC 2349 - Photo Digital Imaging II

VNSG 1119 - Leadership and Professional Development

VNSG 1122 - Vocational Nursing Concepts