Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Naming System:

Course content areas at Tulsa Community College are categorized in “disciplines,” a related group of courses in a specified subject area, such as English (ENGL) or Physics (PHYS). Each course is first assigned a specific discipline name and then a specific four-digit course number, as in ENGL 1113, and a course name, as in Composition I. A brief description of the course content follows the course name and number. If a course is offered as part of a required sequence of courses, the prerequisite requirements for that course are also listed within the catalog course description. Not all courses listed in the catalog are offered each term, and certain courses may be offered on only one campus. Please check the current term class schedule for this information.

Course Numbering System:

  • First digit - The year in which the course is usually taken.*
  • Second and third digit - The individual course number within a discipline.
  • Fourth - The credit hours awarded for a course.

*Exception: Zero-level (non-credit) courses which may be taken in any term, but usually within the first two semesters.

Credit Hour:

A credit hour consists of a one-hour class period per week for 16 weeks per semester, with the exception of laboratories, practicums, or physical education activity classes in which generally two one-hour periods per week for 16 weeks equals one credit hour. The number of class hours and laboratory hours doubles for a class in an eight-week term.  Note: The time required each week for laboratory may vary from course to course. Please refer to the course syllabus for more information.

General Education Courses:

Courses used to fulfill general education requirements at TCC are listed in the catalog section titled, General Education Requirements. A code letter following a course title designates the general education category for which the course may generally be used for transfer to another university, as follows:

(A) Analytical and Quantitative Thought
(D) Diversity
(H) Humanities
(I)  International or Non-Western Dimension
(L) Laboratory Science
(N) Natural Science
(S) Social and Behavioral Sciences

 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 1224 - Introduction to Biology for Majors (L)

    Introductory biology course for majors with lab. This course includes an in-depth study of fundamental biological concepts, including metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, evolution, and ecology at the sub-cellular, cellular and organismal levels. It provides the foundation for other advanced courses in the biological sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 0013  or equivalent. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOL 1314 - Human Anatomy and Physiology

    An introduction to the basic principles of the structure and function of the human body. A beginning course designed to emphasize the integration of all body systems. Designed for students in Allied Health programs. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOL 1324 - Basic Microbiology

    An introductory course in microbiology. Consideration will be given primarily to the pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Emphasis will be placed on nomenclature of organisms, their associated diseases, and related terminology. It is highly recommended that students complete BIOL 1114 - General Biology for Non-Majors (L)  or BIOL 1314 - Human Anatomy and Physiology  before enrolling in this course. Prerequisite: CHEM 1134 . Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOL 1383 - Nutrition

    An evaluation of basic composition of nutrients and accessory factors required for adequate human nutrition. Application of nutritional principles to the planning of normal and special dietary regime.
  
  • BIOL 1404 - General Botany (L)

    An introduction to photosynthetic organisms and fungi, including their anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, classification, and evolution with emphasis on the seed plants. Recommended for science majors. Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 1224  with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOL 1423 - Microbes and Society

    This course is designed for the non-major student. Microorganisms are a ubiquitous fundamental part of this planet. Course topics will explore the diversity of microbial life and their relationship with society and the environment.
  
  • BIOL 1604 - Zoology (L)

    An integrated approach to the evolution of anatomical and physiological mechanisms within the animal kingdom. The morphology, physiology, and embryological development of systems and mechanisms within the major invertebrate and vertebrate phyla will be covered. Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 1224  with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOL 2134 - Human Anatomy (L)

    A systemic approach to the study of the human body. Clinical and functional relationships of each organ system is emphasized. Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 1224  or BIOL 1604  with a grade of “C” or better Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOL 2143 - Marine Biology

    The nature, interrelationships, and ecology of lifeforms throughout the oceans will be explored. Morphology and physiology of major phyla of marine organisms will be investigated. Interrelationships of marine life to the geological, physical, and chemical characteristics of the ocean will be studied. An ecological approach to all relationships will be used. Prerequisite: BIOL 1114  or BIOL 1224  or GEOL 1113 .
  
  • BIOL 2154 - Human Physiology (L)

    The function of mammalian organ systems including basic, cell-molecular properties, maintenance systems, communication and control, reproduction and integration of activities. Emphasis on humans in homeostasis. Prerequisites: Completion of BIOL 1224  or BIOL 1604 , BIOL 2134 , and CHEM 1114  or CHEM 1315  with a grade of “C” or better. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOL 2164 - Microbiology (L)

    Included will be a survey of the protozoa and fungi of medical significance, with an in-depth survey of bacteria, their morphology, metabolism, pathogenic capabilities, and classification. Laboratory will emphasize those techniques concerned with isolation and pure culture of microorganisms and the use of biochemical criteria in taxonomy. Prerequisite: CHEM 1114  or CHEM 1315  and completion of BIOL 1224  with a grade of “C” or better. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOL 2213 - Brain and Behavior

    This course covers both the biological basis of human behavior (including the nervous system, homeostasis, biological clocks, etc.) and the psychological consequences of the biology of our species (feelings, learning and memory, thinking and consciousness, the malfunctioning brain, etc.) The course also includes speculation on future developments in brain research. Prerequisites: BIOL 1114  or BIOL 1224  and PSYC 1113 . Crosslisted with PSYC 2213 .
  
  • BIOL 2313 - Principles of Ecology

    A study of key ecological concepts introducing the student to the foundations of the various sub-disciplines and terminology used in ecology, along with resources and resource management in the environment and the interaction of species. Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems will be covered in considerable detail.
  
  • BIOL 2990 - Selected Topics in Biology

    The study and/or analysis of a selected topic in Biology. May be repeated with a different topic

Biomedical Equipment Technology

  
  • BMET 1304 - Introduction to Biomedical Electronics

    A study of the techniques and instruments used in hospitals and medical clinics. Information on hospital and clinical organization and operations with emphasis on regulations and procedures for patient safety and shock hazard prevention is provided. Additional emphasis is given to medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ELET 1303 . Includes lab component.
  
  • BMET 2343 - Biomedical Electronics Theory I

    A study of the basic principles by which physiological events are measured. Electronic fundamentals are used to understand electrodes, transducers, amplifiers, and patient monitoring systems. Electrode care and placement and the operation of medical electronic instruments are studied Prerequisite: BMET 1304 , concurrent enrollment, or approval of the associate dean. Includes lab component.
  
  • BMET 2353 - Biomedical Electronics Theory II

    A continuation of BMET 2343 . An application of the techniques studied in BMET 2343  to measurements made in cardiology, laboratory medicine, and radiology. Theory, operation, and maintenance of equipment used in clinics and hospitals. Testing of equipment used for respiratory and physical therapy will be included. Prerequisites: BMET 2343  and ELET 2244 . Includes lab component.
  
  • BMET 2373 - Biomedical Electronics Clinical

    Supervised practical experience in cooperating hospitals, and/or Biomedical Service Centers, which encompass a study of techniques used in repair of medical equipment. Prerequisites: BMET 2343  and concurrent enrollment in BMET 2353 
  
  • BMET 2990 - Selected Topics in Biomedical Equipment Technology

    The study and/or analysis of a selected topic in Biomedical Equipment Technology. May be repeated with a different topic.

Biotechnology

  
  • BIOT 1113 - Introduction to Biotechnology

    An introduction to biotechnology including career exploration, history and applications of DNA/RNA technology, molecular biology, bioethics, safe laboratory practices and bioinformatics. The course covers calculations for solution preparations, instruction on making buffers, determining pH, pipetting, making dilutions, calibration of pipets and balances as well as an introduction into DNA and protein isolation and analysis. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOT 1315 - Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques

    Emphasis is on laboratory operations, management, equipment, instrumentation, quality control techniques, and safety procedures. Lecture emphasis will be on biochemistry, bioorganic topics and the scientific method, including assay design. Laboratory practice will stress lab safety and the design of assays for various classes of biochemicals, including RNA, DNA, enzyme and total protein assays. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisites:  BIOT 1113 , BIOL 1224  and CHEM 1315  or concurrent enrollment. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOT 1534 - Cell Culture Techniques

    This course will discuss the lecture topics of the cell cycle, cell requirements for growth, and bacterial and animal viruses. Lab topics will include sterile technique. In the study of eukaryotic cell culture techniques, the laboratory emphasizes the principles and practices of media preparation and sterilization, initiation, cultivation, maintenance, and the preservation of cell, including applications such as project development and biomanufacturing. The topic of lab safety with potentially biohazardous agents will be covered. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisites: BIOT 1113  and BIOL 2164  or concurrent enrollment. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOT 2101 - Biotechnology Quality Assurance

    The issues of quality control in a biotechnology setting will be explored, along with FDA, EPA and OSHA regulations. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite: BIOT 1113 .
  
  • BIOT 2202 - Applied Bioscience Research

    In an applied learning investigation, students will extract DNA from an organism, amplify a specific gene, purify the product and ligate the gene into a plasmid with subsequent transformation. The resulting product will be analyzed with a variety of bioinformatics tools. Students will be introduced to the process of constructing a research investigation and communicating the results using scientific poster presentations. Prerequisites: BIOT 1113  or BIOL 1224  or instructor approval. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOT 2246 - Molecular Biology and Techniques

    An introduction to the principles of heredity and theory of molecular biology with an emphasis on DNA replication, transcription, gene expression and regulation, recombinant DNA, and RNA interference. Techniques such as DNA and RNA isolation, DNA restriction digests, cell transformation, transfection, PCR, DNA sequencing, real-time PCR, blot assays, microarray analysis, DNA mapping, cloning and DNA bioinformatic tools will be discussed and explored. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisites: BIOT 1315 , BIOL 2164  and CHEM 1415  with grades of “C” or better. CHEM 1415 may be taken concurrently with this course. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOT 2335 - Biotechnology Proteomics and Instrumentation

    Lecture will discuss theory, applications, and operation of various analytical instruments with an emphasis on protein purification in both an R&D laboratory and a biomanufacturing facility. Laboratory exercises will focus on calibration of instruments, quantitative and qualitative analysis by chromatography, centrifugation, spectrophotometry, and SDS-PAGE gel analysis. Additionally, basic immunology including humoral and cellular immunity with ELISAs, Western Blots and cytoimmunology will be taught. An introduction to protein bioinformatics tools is included. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisites: BIOT 1534  and CHEM 1415  with a grade of “C” or better. Includes lab component.
  
  • BIOT 2512 - Biotechnology Apprenticeship

    This is an experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry partner. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives in a biotechnical project that are developed and documented by the college that directly relate to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. The student should have a minimum of 160 hours on the job. Prerequisites: BIOT 2246  or BIOT 2335  with grades of “C” or better.
  
  • BIOT 2990 - Selected Topics in Biotechnology

    The study and/or analysis of a selected topic in Biotechnology. May be repeated with a different topic.

Business

  
  • BUSN 1053 - Introduction to Business

    Provides overall picture of business operation: includes analysis of specialized fields within business organizations; identifies role of business in modern society.
  
  • BUSN 1123 - Keyboarding I

    Introduction and development of alpha/numeric keyboarding skills using the touch method on the microcomputer. Development of speed and accuracy.
  
  • BUSN 1143 - Introduction to Ethics: Business Issues (H)

    An introductory level course in ethics, focusing on the types of situations that pose ethical problems in business. An attempt will be made to help the student develop an ethical framework which will allow the student to address ethical issues in the business world. Crosslisted with PHIL 1143 .
  
  • BUSN 1153 - Introduction to Hospitality Operations -Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism

    Study of hotels, restaurants, gaming operations, and the tourism and hospitality industry around the world. The course covers the scope of the industry including an analysis of ethical issues and career opportunities. Special emphasis is given to the essential management functions of the hospitality enterprise including marketing, human resources, accounting, finance, and information technologies.
  
  • BUSN 1173 - Introduction to Health Care Business Operations

    A basic course in United States health care including the history of health care delivery systems, comparable systems outside the United States, available resources, system processes, outcomes, and health policies for the future.
  
  • BUSN 1353 - Business Mathematics

    Utilizes mathematical operations to solve practical business application problems. Includes a review of basic mathematics and percentages, discounts, and price change calculations.  Payroll, banking and finance applications will be covered. Microsoft Excel will be used and additional topics include installment buying, mortgages, taxes, insurance, analysis of financial statements and inventory costs.
  
  • BUSN 2053 - Intercultural Communication (H,I)

    An introductory course in intercultural communication; the study of communication among people from different cultures. Emphasis is on increasing students’ understanding of cultural theories of communication and cultural issues that affect communication effectiveness especially in educational and business contexts. Crosslisted with COMM 2053 .
  
  • BUSN 2213 - Small Business Management

    A study of the steps necessary to start and operate a small business including the development of a business plan covering forecasting, feasibility, financing, location, legal requirements, and other activities as well as a study of market planning, staffing, financial analysis, legal problems, and monitoring on-going activities. Prerequisite: ACCT 2213  or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval.
  
  • BUSN 2313 - Business Law I

    Introduction to basic principles in the legal environment of business, including but not limited to: the ethical resolution of disputes in the court system and using alternative dispute resolution; sources of the law; the laws of business organizations, contract, torts, “white collar” criminal law, intellectual property; the regulation of commerce; and, the relationship between employer and employee, or management and labor.
  
  • BUSN 2323 - Business Law II

    Further studies of the legal principles applicable to commerce, with an emphasis on the law of agency, bankruptcy, commercial paper, credit insurance, property, sales, and secure transactions. Prerequisite: BUSN 2313 .
  
  • BUSN 2363 - Supervisory Management

    A study of management philosophy and decision-making processes; study of principles in the functions of planning, organizing, supervising, and controlling. Includes cases in handling of morale, discipline, communications, grievances, order-giving, and other phases of effective relations with subordinate employees.
  
  • BUSN 2403 - Guest Relations and Customer Service

    Basic concepts and current trends in customer service and guest relations in the hospitality industry. Special areas of emphasis include problem solving, development of a customer service strategy, creating customer service systems, coping with challenging customers, customer retention and measuring satisfaction. Examines organization and operation of hotels and restaurants from frontline, front office and guest service operations. Explores key front office functions, related systems, and skills necessary to ensure guest satisfaction and efficient operations.
  
  • BUSN 2433 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    A focus on the entrepreneurial mindset and the process of launching and growing a new business. Students will review opportunities, innovation, new value creation, business context, existing firms, and any area of business or life that pertains to entrepreneurship.
  
  • BUSN 2503 - Principles of Project Management

    An introduction to the basic theory and principles of project management. Emphasis is on the major Process Groups of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closing and how the steps interrelate during the project life cycle. Students will expand their knowledge and increase their aptitude in the use of the interpersonal skills needed to participate in a team-based environment. Through a hands-on approach, students will develop teamwork, leadership, ethical and communication skills required, as well as techniques for building trust and resolving conflicts with project participants.
  
  • BUSN 2513 - Project Management Applications

    Students will learn to use the essential technologies of project management. The student will develop skills in the efficient and effective use of industry standard software to create, coordinate, and communicate project information. Mobile tools such as laptops and handheld devices will be employed to acclimate students to today’s real-time project management environment. Emphasis will be on the use of project management principles in case studies and real-world examples. Prerequisite: BUSN 2503  and CSCI 1203  or instructor approval
  
  • BUSN 2523 - Project Management Certification Preparation

    Through the use of case studies and real-world examples, this course prepares students for certification exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). The course meets the Project Management Institute’s educational requirements for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam and the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam. CAPM®, PMP® and PMI® are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Prerequisite: BUSN 2503  or instructor approval.
  
  • BUSN 2613 - Labor and Food Cost Management

    Concepts related to preparation of hot foods, pantry, and bakery items for commercial kitchens. Emphasis on essential components and techniques of food production, food cost control setting standards, ordering, and inventory. Other topics will include control of labor costs and revenues.
  
  • BUSN 2633 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology (S)

    An application of the principles of psychology to the problems of business and industry. Special attention will be given to the areas of communication, motivation, job satisfaction, and personnel selection, placement, and training. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113  or PSYC 1313 . Crosslisted with PSYC 2633 .
  
  • BUSN 2683 - Administrative Careers Internship

    Supervised employment providing practical and technical skills experience beyond the scope of the classroom. Prerequisite: Instructor approval
  
  • BUSN 2723 - Principles of Hotel Management

    Covers the principles involved with the successful operation of a lodging establishment. Specific topics will include the planning and development of a hotel, design and organization, revenue and cost centers, security issues, various legal issues including ADA compliance, ethical considerations, operational controls, finance, and information technology utilization.
  
  • BUSN 2733 - Principles of Meetings and Convention Management

    Covers the principles involved with the successful planning and execution of meetings and conventions. Specific topics will include key participants in the industry, types of meetings and events, diverse venues, industry suppliers, the classification of meeting and event planners and incentive and management destination companies. Pre-event, on-site, and post-event activities will be studied, including strategies to develop well-organized meetings and events. Related topics will include conducting a needs analysis, developing clear and measurable meeting objectives, planning programs, developing timelines and budgets, and performing a breakeven analysis.
  
  • BUSN 2990 - Selected Topics in Business

    The study and/or analysis of a selected topic in Business. May be repeated with a different topic.

Cardiovascular Technology

  
  • CVTC 1003 - Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology

    An introduction to the field of cardiovascular technology. Topics include patient history, physical assessment, communication, ethics, and documentation. Special emphasis will be placed on the principles of radiation safety, sterile technique, cardiac monitoring, and arterial hemostasis. Prerequisite: ALDH 1323  with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • CVTC 1013 - Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology

    The study of the anatomy, physiology, and structural composition of the heart and vascular systems. Topics include cardiac embryology, coronary arteries, valves, electrical conduction system, hemodynamics, peripheral vascular system, and interpretation of 12 lead EKG Prerequisite: BIOL 1314  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CVTC 1023 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology

    Covers the basic fundamentals of cardiovascular pharmacology and the most frequently used medications in the cardiovascular setting. Topics include the basic principles of drug receptors, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, calculations, routes of administration, and emergency medications used in the cath lab. Prerequisites: ALDH 1323 ; BIOL 1314  and MATH 1473 , all with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CHEM 1114 .
  
  • CVTC 1034 - Cardiovascular Skills Practicum

    Acquaints the student to the clinical cardiovascular setting in a simulated environment. The course is an introduction to the various cardiovascular procedural areas providing a comprehensive understanding of the field of cardiology, x-ray physics, imaging, cardiographic angiography, and fluorography. An emphasis will be placed on establishing and maintaining a sterile field.
  
  • CVTC 1044 - Cardiovascular Pathophysiology

    Prepares the cardiovascular technology student to identify the pathological processes and congenital defects of the cardiovascular system. Topics will include infective endocarditis and rheumatic heart disease, coronary artery disease, pericardial disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, hypertension, murmurs and congenital abnormalities. Disorders of the conduction system will also be covered, including SA node, AV node, and ventricular arrhythmias. Prerequisite: CVTC 1013 .
  
  • CVTC 1063 - Clinical Practicum I

    This course provides an introduction to the cardiovascular clinical environment. The learner will focus on the elements of patient care, the patient-technologist relationship, and the professional relationship between the physician and the cardiovascular healthcare team. Students are assigned to clinical experiences in local hospitals in addition to on-campus lecture and laboratory sessions Prerequisite: CVTC 1034 .
  
  • CVTC 2103 - Invasive Procedures I

    Designed to prepare the student to enter the invasive cardiovascular field. Introduces the construction and purpose of specialized equipment and its role in invasive procedures. Topics will include invasive cardiovascular equipment, specialized equipment and cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator implantation. Prerequisite: CVTC 1034  with a grade of “C” or better. Includes lab component.
  
  • CVTC 2125 - Clinical Practicum II

    Clinical experience is provided in the cardiac catheterization laboratory setting. The student will gain valuable hands-on experience in the areas of scrubbing, circulating, recording, pre- and post-procedure care and manipulating imaging equipment. Prerequisite: CVTC 1063  Co-requisite: CVTC 2103 
  
  • CVTC 2133 - Invasive Procedures II

    Continues the advanced study of invasive cardiac medical electronics and instrumentation. Emphasis will be placed on advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including intravascular ultrasound, coronary artery blood flow, atherectomy, laser and RF ablation techniques. Cardiovascular support systems, such as intra-aortic balloon pump will be introduced. The basics of intracardiac mapping for electrophysiology studies will be explained. Prerequisite: CVTC 2103  with a grade of “C” or better. Includes lab component.
  
  • CVTC 2145 - Clinical Practicum III

    A laboratory course designed to provide a continuation of the clinical practicum. An emphasis will be placed on refining skills used in specific diagnostic tests, the calculation of hemodynamic data, and professional performance in the clinical environment. Prerequisite: CVTC 2125   Co-requisite: CVTC 2133  

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 1114 - Principles of Chemistry (L)

    A course for science majors. Does not substitute for CHEM 1315 . Principles, concepts and theories of chemistry are examined and applied to a variety of topics such as chemical bonding, chemical reactions, states of matter, solutions, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. The descriptive chemistry of some common elements and compounds is included. Prerequisite: MATH 0013  or appropriate placement test score. Includes lab component.
  
  • CHEM 1134 - General, Organic and Biological Chemistry

    For Dental Hygiene students. This is a comprehensive course that briefly covers general and organic chemistry with a focus on biological chemistry and its application to the dental hygiene profession. Atomic structure, chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, solutions, acids and bases, functional groups, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolism will be covered. Course includes lab and covers general, organic, and biochemistry. Prerequisite:  MATH 0013  or appropriate placement test score.
  
  • CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I (L)

    Designed for science and science-related majors. The course includes the fundamental laws and theories dealing with the structure and interactions of matter and the use of these principles in understanding the properties of matter, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, the physical states of matter, changes of state, and solutions. The fundamental principles are applied to the solution of quantitative problems relating to chemistry. Prerequisite: MATH 1513  or MATH 1715  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better. Includes lab component.
  
  • CHEM 1365 - General Chemistry for Engineers

    Survey course for engineers needing only one semester of chemistry. Thermodynamics, atomic structure, solid state, materials, equilibria, acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Course may serve as a substitute for CHEM 1315 and/or CHEM 1415 in Engineering majors only.   Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or one semester of college chemistry (CHEM 1114  or equivalent) and MATH 1513  with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.  Includes lab component.
  
  • CHEM 1415 - General Chemistry II (L)

    Designed for science and science-related majors, this course is a continuation of CHEM 1315 . The fundamental concepts introduced previously, together with additional ones, are applied to solutions, colloids, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. Qualitative inorganic analysis is included in the laboratory work. Prerequisite: CHEM 1315  with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • CHEM 2145 - Organic Chemistry I (L)

    A study of fundamental concepts of organic structure and bonding, reactions of principal functional groups, mechanisms, and nomenclature of hydrocarbons and their derivatives. Laboratory emphasis is on purification, separation, synthesis and instrumental methods of studying organic systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 1415 . Includes lab component.
  
  • CHEM 2245 - Organic Chemistry II (L)

    A continuation of CHEM 2145 , reactions of principal functional groups and mechanisms. Laboratory emphasis is on synthesis and organic qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 2145 . Includes lab component.
  
  • CHEM 2353 - Introduction to Biochemistry

    This is an introductory course designed to assist students in their preparation for MCAT, PCAT and upper level biochemistry courses. The course covers the topics of the structure and function of biochemicals, especially proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids and goes into the elementary details of membrane structures and transport across membranes, DNA replication, transcription and translation, and intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates. Prerequisite: CHEM 2145  
  
  • CHEM 2990 - Selected Topics in Chemistry

    The study and/or analysis of a selected topic in Chemistry. May be repeated with a different topic.

Child Development

  
  • CHLD 1101 - CDA: Application and Assessment Preparation

    A preparation course for the CDA Credential. Students will study the CDA assessment system and review the competency standards for the CDA Credential evaluation. How to complete the direct assessment application, compile the Professional Resource File, distribute and collect the parent questionnaires, select a CDA Advisor, and completion of the Observation Instrument will be covered. Student candidates for the CDA credential may apply in one or more of the following: preschool, family childcare, infant/toddler, bilingual, and/or monolingual Spanish. Each of these areas will be explained in this class.
  
  • CHLD 1102 - CDA: Competencies 1 & 4

    A preparation course for the CDA Credential. Focus on how to establish and maintain a safe, healthy, learning environment for children and how to establish positive relationships with families. Students will learn how to promote good health and nutrition, prevent illness, reduce injuries, arrange materials and space, and establish routines in the preschool environment for learning, exploration, and play. The importance of involving families in programs for children will be emphasized. Course addresses CDA Competencies #1 and #4. Assigned field experiences. Prerequisites: Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check and CHLD 1101  or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • CHLD 1202 - CDA: Competency 3

    A preparation course for the CDA Credential. Focus on how to promote children’s self-esteem and independence and how to help children feel physically and emotionally secure. Children’s development of social skills, empathy, and respect for others will be emphasized. Students will learn the relationship between guidance methods and children’s individuality, personality, and developmental levels. Prevention of behavior problems and positive guidance techniques are presented. Course addresses CDA Competency #3. Assigned field experiences. Prerequisites: Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check and CHLD 1101  or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • CHLD 1302 - CDA: Competency 2

    A preparation course for the CDA Credential. Study of developmentally appropriate equipment, activities, and methods to promote the physical and cognitive development of children. Focus on music, art, drama, books, literature, writing, and block play. Students learn how to provide opportunities that promote creativity, curiosity, exploration, and problem solving. Gross motor, fine motor, and development of children’s senses are featured. Language development and communication are studied. Course addresses CDA Competency #2. Assigned field experiences. Prerequisites: Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check and CHLD 1101  or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • CHLD 1402 - CDA: Competencies 5 & 6

    A preparation course for the CDA Credential. Focus on the management of resources, organization strategies, communication, planning, record keeping, and working cooperatively with others. Making professional and ethical decisions based on knowledge of child development theories, practices and quality child care services is emphasized. Importance of participation in activities that promote competence, personal growth, and professional development is stressed. Course addresses CDA Competencies #5 and #6. Assigned field experiences. Prerequisites: Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check and CHLD 1101  or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • CHLD 2003 - Child Development in the Lifespan

    This course focuses on the study of child development beginning with conception and continuing through the significant age periods of human life. Students will study the principles of development, developmental theories and the dynamics of development within the context of the cultural, societal, and family environments. Assigned field experiences.
  
  • CHLD 2023 - Child Development and Parenting

    A systems perspective of child development and parenting with an emphasis on the ecological approach. Course will include the study of family processes, parenting philosophies, styles, and techniques. Assigned field experiences.
  
  • CHLD 2032 - Early Field Experience in Teaching - Early Childhood

    This course is for students who are considering teaching as a career. Students who are interested in becoming a teacher in early childhood (Kindergarten - 3rd grade) should enroll in this class. Students are placed in a school setting where they complete 32 hours interacting, tutoring, mentoring, and helping children with school related learning. This is a blended online, on-campus, lab course and requires a two hour on-campus orientation the first Friday of the semester. Students are required to complete written assignments both online and in the school classroom where they are assigned. Prerequisites: Completed information sheet and a Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check clearance.
  
  • CHLD 2042 - Early Field Experience in Teaching - Elementary

    This course is for students who are considering teaching as a career. Students who are interested in becoming a teacher in elementary (1st-8th grade) should enroll in this class. Students are placed in a school setting where they complete 32 hours interacting, tutoring, mentoring, and helping children with school related learning. This is a blended online, on-campus, lab course and requires a two hour on-campus orientation the first Friday of the semester. Students are required to complete written assignments both online and in the school classroom where they are assigned. Prerequisites: Completed information sheet and a Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check clearance.
  
  • CHLD 2052 - Early Field Experience in Teaching - Secondary

    This course is for students who are considering teaching as a career. Students who are interested in becoming a teacher in secondary (7th-12th grade) should enroll in this class. Students are placed in a school setting where they complete 32 hours interacting, tutoring, mentoring, and helping children with school related learning. This is a blended online, on-campus, lab course and requires a two hour on-campus orientation the first Friday of the semester. Students are required to complete written assignments both online and in the school classroom where they are assigned. Prerequisites: Completed information sheet and a Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check clearance.
  
  • CHLD 2101 - Quality Child Care

    Designed to meet students’ individual goals for their child care home or center.  Students will learn how to plan, develop, and implement procedures for a safe, healthy, high quality program for children.  Areas of study will include staffing, environment, health and safety, services, family involvement, and quality relationships as well as other relevant topics.  Participants will identify their child care home or center challenges and establish goals as a guide for the improvement of their program.
  
  • CHLD 2103 - Child Guidance

    This course presents the theoretical basis for the use of constructive child guidance and discipline techniques in programs serving children. Students learn observational methods and behavior analysis to help determine the most appropriate guidance techniques and understand the impact of development on children’s behavior. Field experience facilitates the acquisition of observational skills and provides models for discussion and learning child guidance and classroom management skills. Assigned field experiences. Prerequisites: CHLD 2003  with a grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • CHLD 2113 - Introduction to Child Care Management

    Provides an overview of how to effectively manage child care programs. A focus on relevant and current issues, integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives in early education is presented. Licensing requirements, staff management and conflict resolution are addressed. Students will learn how to to use developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environments. A basic introduction to child care budgets and finances is addressed. Highlights the benefits of establishing positive and supportive relationships with children, families and community. Assigned field experiences. Offered fall semester only.
  
  • CHLD 2181 - Early Childhood Gardening Activities for Teachers

    Course provides hands-on activities for classroom teachers to implement low cost gardening projects and garden crafts.  Most projects use materials that are recycled and found in the kitchen.  Many projects can be used for inexpensive parent gifts.  Projects include: an insect house, potpourri, pressed plant material bookmarks, and plant propagation.  Participants will develop and present a lesson plan using a plant part and PASS objectives.
  
  • CHLD 2203 - Child and Family in the Community

    Focus on contemporary societal factors including diversity, culture, and family structures as they relate to children in various childcare programs. Ethics, professionalism, and skills development for child development and human services professionals will be addressed. Emphasis on promoting optimum development and support of families and children within programs and the larger community. Assigned field experiences.
  
  • CHLD 2213 - Children with Special Needs

    This course will focus on the principles and practices of facilitating learning for children with special needs. A primary objective is to make practical application to healthy learning environments for all children. Legislative issues, inclusion, early intervention, developmentally appropriate strategies, advocacy, and parental involvement will be addressed. Assigned field experiences.
  
  • CHLD 2233 - Physical Development and Creative Expression: Birth to Eight

    Study of creativity, play, and motor development with appropriate experiences in play, music, art, and motor skills for children, birth to eight years. Assigned field experiences. Prerequisites: Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check. This course cannot be taken concurrently with CHLD 2513  or CHLD 2253 .
  
  • CHLD 2243 - Language and Cognitive Development: Birth to Eight

    Study of language and cognitive development with consideration of appropriate experiences in literacy, numeracy, and science for children birth to eight years. Assigned field experiences. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisites: Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check.
  
  • CHLD 2253 - Child Development Practicum

    The practicum is the culminating experience for the Child Development student. Practicum site placements will be individualized based on the student’s degree option. Students will interact with children and/or families teaching appropriate curriculum and activities. A portfolio of previously completed course work will be compiled by each student to document student knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the NAEYC associate degree standards for early childhood education. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisites: Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check and CHLD 2003 , completed with a grade of “C” or better. This course cannot be taken concurrently with CHLD 2513 .
  
  • CHLD 2263 - Social and Emotional Development: Birth to Eight

    Study of social and emotional development and appropriate experience for children birth to eight years. Assigned field experiences. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisites: Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check.
  
  • CHLD 2413 - Professionalism & Leadership in Early Care & Education

    Course presents an in depth study of professionalism and leadership topics meaningful to early care and education directors, principals, and teachers. The profession of early childhood education and what it means to be a professional will be studied. The NAEYC Standards, Position Statements, and Code of Ethical Conduct will be reviewed and discussed. Relevant current issues, advocacy, integration of knowledge, reflective practice, intentional teaching, and critical perspectives in early education will be presented. The class includes a professional NAEYC Standards based self-assessment and a planning form for setting goals and charting one’s own professional development in the field of early care and education. Offered fall semester only.
  
  • CHLD 2513 - Programming for Infants and Toddlers

    This course will focus on developmental theories as they relate to infant and toddler development and behavior. Students will study infant and toddler care-giving routines as opportunities for facilitating development through focus on individuality and responsiveness. Developmentally appropriate environmental and interaction practices, including health and safety, will be addressed. Prerequisites: Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry background check. CHLD 2003  with a grade of “C” or better and all previous CHLD coursework with a grade of “C” or better.  Course includes a lab component.
  
  • CHLD 2613 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition: Birth to Eight

    Examines health, safety, and nutrition practices in early childhood programs. Topics include: state child care licensing standards, common medical conditions affecting children’s health, the infectious process and environmental control, safety management and injury prevention, planning for children’s health and safety education, nutritional guidelines, child malnutrition, child obesity, immunizations, emergency response procedures, and children with special medical needs. Emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyles and achieve their learning potential. Assigned field experiences.
  
  • CHLD 2990 - Selected Topics in Child Development

    The study and/or analysis of selected topics in child development. May be repeated with a different topic. Field experiences in topic-related settings may be required beyond the normal class hours.

Chinese

  
  • CHNS 1103 - Chinese I

    An elementary course in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. The first in a sequence of related courses.
  
  • CHNS 1213 - Chinese II

    Continued instruction in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Prerequisite: CHNS 1103  with a grade of “C” or better or approval of instructor.
  
  • CHNS 2990 - Selected Topics in Chinese

    The study and/or analysis of a selected topic in Chinese. May be repeated with a different topic.

College Experience

  
  • COLL 1002 - First Year Experience Seminar

    This student success course is for all new to college, degree-seeking students.  Students are oriented to TCC campuses and college services, with an emphasis on personal and social strategies to increase involvement in college and community activities.  The course requires students to analyze and apply study techniques and behavior patterns essential to college success, apply critical and creative thinking skills to solve academic and social problems, and construct goals and time plans to balance work, school, and family.

Communication

  
  • COMM 1113 - Public Speaking

    An introductory course in oral communication, emphasis is on improving applied communication skills. Special attention is given to critical thinking skills and the anatomy of the communication process: audience analysis, research, organization, logic, ethical use of evidence, delivery, and listening. Required for B.A. and B.S. degrees in most professional majors; i.e. Business, Law, Education, Medical, English.
  
  • COMM 2053 - Intercultural Communication (H) (I)

    An introductory course in intercultural communication: the study of communication among people from different cultures. Emphasis is on increasing students’ understanding of cultural theories of communication and of cultural issues that affect communication effectiveness especially in educational and business contexts. Crosslisted with BUSN 2053 .
  
  • COMM 2073 - Oral Interpretation

    Oral Interpretation combines communication concepts and skills with dual goals of helping the student to understand basic communication principles and improving oral communication skills. Special emphasis is placed on preparing, selecting, organizing, and delivering literary works as well as on analyzing and evaluating the performance process.
 

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