Student Catalog 2011-2012 - West Georgia Technical College

microbiology; parasitology, mycology, mycobacteriology, andvirology; and test taking skills.COLL – College LifeCOLL 1000 - College Life2.00 CreditsPrerequisite: Learning Support or ProvisionalAdmission StatusThis course is designed to help students increase their success incollege and life. The course will focus on assisting in developingpractical study skills and techniques that will enhance academicsuccess and increase the enjoyment of learning. In addition, thestudents will be exposed to academically supportive resourcesthat are available on campus and in the community.COSM – CosmetologyCOSM 1000 - Introduction to Cosmetology Theory4.000 CreditsPrerequisites: Regular StatusIntroduces fundamental both theory and practices of thecosmetology profession. Emphasis will be placed on professionalpractices and safety. Topics include state rules, and regulations;state regulatory agency, image; bacteriology; decontamination andinfection control, chemistry fundamentals, safety, Hazardous DutyStandards Act compliance, and anatomy and physiology.COSM 1010 - Chemical Texture Services3.000 CreditsProvides instruction in the chemistry and chemical reactions ofpermanent wave solutions and relaxers, application of permanentwaves and relaxers. Precautions and special problems involved inapplying permanent waves and relaxers will be emphasized. Topicsinclude permanent wave techniques, chemical relaxer techniques,chemistry, physical and chemical change, safety procedures,permanent wave and chemical relaxer application procedures, hairanalysis, scalp analysis, permanent wave procedures (in anacceptable time frame), relaxer application (in an acceptable timeframe), and Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance.COSM 1020 - Hair Care and Treatment2.000 CreditsIntroduces the theory, procedures and products used in the careand treatment of the scalp and hair, disease and disorders andtheir treatments, and the fundamental theory and skills requiredto shampoo, condition, and recondition the hair and scalp.COSM 1030 - Haircutting3.000 CreditsIntroduces the theory and skills necessary to apply haircuttingtechniques, advanced haircutting techniques, proper safety anddecontamination precautions, hair design elements, cuttingimplements, head, hair and body analysis, and client consultation.COSM 1040 - Styling3.000 CreditsIntroduces the fundamental theory and skills required to createshapings, pin curls, fingerwaves, roller placement, blow dry styling,thermal curling, thermal pressing, thermal waving, artificial hairand augmentation, and comb-outs. Laboratory training includesstyling training on manikin. Topics include braiding/intertwininghair, styling principles, pincurls, roller placement, fingerwaves, skipwaves, ridge curls, blow dry styling, thermal curling, thermalpressing, thermal waving, artificial hair and augmentation, combouts,and safety precautions.COSM 1050 - Hair Color3.000 CreditsIntroduces the theory and application of temporary,semipermanent, demipermanent-deposit only, and permanent haircoloring, hair lightening, and color removal products andapplication. Topics include principles of color theory, hairstructure, color, tone, classifications of color, hair lightening, colorremoval, application procedures, safety precautions, clientconsultation, product knowledge, haircolor challenges, correctivesolutions, and special effects.COSM 1060 - Fundamentals of Skin Care3.000 CreditsThis course provides a comprehensive study in care of the skinfor theory and practical application. Emphasis will be placed onclient consultation, safety precautions, skin conditions, productknowledge, basic facials, facial massage, corrective facialtreatments, hair removal, and make-up application. Other topicsin this course include advanced skin treatments in electrotherapy,light therapy, galvanic current, high frequency, andmicrodermabrasion.COSM 1070 - Nail Care and Advanced Techniques3.000 CreditsProvides training in manicuring, pedicuring and advanced nailtechniques. Topics include implements, products and supplies,hand and foot anatomy and physiology, diseases and disorders,manicure techniques, pedicure techniques, nail product chemistry,safety precautions and practices, and advanced nail techniques(wraps/tips/acrylics).COSM 1080 - Cosmetology Practicum I4.000 CreditsPrerequisites: COSM 1000; COSM 1010; COSM 1020;COSM 1030; COSM 1040; COSM 1050; COSM 1060;COSM 1070Provides laboratory experiences necessary for the developmentof skill levels required to be a competent cosmetologist. Theallocation of time to the various phases of cosmetology isrequired by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. This courseincludes a portion of the required hours for licensure. Topicsinclude permanent waving and relaxers; various hair colortechniques, foiling and lightening; skin, scalp, and hair treatments;haircutting; styling; manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques;dispensary; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; andHazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.COSM 1090 - Cosmetology Practicum II4.000 CreditsProvides laboratory experiences necessary for the developmentof skill levels required to be a competent cosmetologist. Theallocation of time to the various phases of cosmetology isprescribed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. Thiscourse includes a portion of the hours required for licensure.Topics include permanent waving and relaxers; hair color, foiling,lightening, skin, scalp, and hair treatments; haircutting; clipperdesign, precision cutting, styling; dispensary;manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques; reception; safetyprecautions/decontamination; Hazardous Duty Standards Actcompliance; product knowledge, customer service skills, clientretention, State Board Rules and Regulations guidelines, and StateBoard foundation prep.232Student Catalog 2011-2012. May 1, 2011